noun

bronze

bronze

The statue is made of bronze.

The statue is made of bronze.

She won the bronze medal in the race.

She won the bronze medal in the race.

((noun)) a metal alloy The statue is made of bronze.

the bronze medal an award for third place She won the bronze medal in the race.

Synonyms: copper alloy; Related concepts: gold, silver

Believed to be from Latin 'Brundisium', the city of Brindisi, known for its bronze production.

Think of the Olympic medals: first place is gold, second is silver, and third is 'bronze'.

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