Bronze: meaning, definitions and examples

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bronze

 

[ brษ’nz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medal

A medal made of bronze, awarded for various achievements.

Synonyms

award, medal, trophy.

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Word Description / Examples
bronze

Often used when referring to the material or describing an object made from it. It can also signify a third place finish in sports.

  • The statue was made of bronze
  • He won a bronze for finishing third in the race
medal

Primarily used in the context of sports or military to represent a physical object given as a prize or honor.

  • He was honored with a medal for bravery
  • The athlete hopes to win a gold medal at the Olympics
award

Used in a broad context to signify something given as recognition for an achievement, which can be in any field like sports, academics, or arts. It does not specify the physical form of the recognition.

  • She received an award for her outstanding research
  • The company was given an award for best customer service
trophy

Refers to a large, often elaborate object given as a prize, commonly in sports and sometimes in other competitive activities.

  • They lifted the championship trophy in celebration
  • Every year, the best player is awarded a trophy

Examples of usage

  • She won a bronze in the Olympics.
  • He proudly wore his bronze around his neck.
Context #2 | Noun

metal

A yellowish-brown alloy of copper with up to one-third tin.

Examples of usage

  • The statue was made of bronze.
  • Bronze is often used in sculptures.

Translations

Translations of the word "bronze" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bronze

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเค‚เคธเฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bronze

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perunggu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั€ะพะฝะทะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ brฤ…z

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้’้Š…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bronze

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bronce

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bronz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒญ๋™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฑูˆู†ุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bronz

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bronz

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้’้“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bron

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brons

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒ˜แƒœแƒฏแƒแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรผrรผnc

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bronce

Etymology

The word 'bronze' originated from the Middle English word 'brunet' which came from the Old French word 'brun' meaning brown. Bronze has been used for thousands of years in various cultures for making tools, weapons, and art. It became particularly popular during the Bronze Age.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,693 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.