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1bronze
verb \ˈbränz\
bronzedbronz·ing
Definition of BRONZE
transitive verb
: to give the appearance of bronze to <a bronzed sculpture>; also : tan 2
— bronz·er noun
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First Known Use of BRONZE
1645
2bronze
noun, often attributive
: a metal that is made by combining copper and tin
: something (such as a statue) that is made of bronze
: a yellowish-brown color
Full Definition of BRONZE
1
a : an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements b : any of various copper-base alloys with little or no tin
2
: a sculpture or artifact of bronze
3
: a moderate yellowish brown
4
: a bronze medal awarded as the third prize in a competition
— bronzy \ˈbrän-zē\ adjective
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Origin of BRONZE
French, from Italian bronzo
First Known Use: 1739
BRONZED Defined for Kids
1bronze
noun \ˈbränz\
Definition of BRONZE for Kids
1
: an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements
2
: a yellowish brown color
3
: a medal made of bronze given to the third place winner in a competition
2bronze
adjective
Definition of BRONZE for Kids
1
: made of bronze
2
: having a yellowish brown color
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