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bronze

The correct spelling is bronze.

How to pronounce bronze

/bɹɒnz/
noun

IPA: /bɹɒnz/

Say it like: Bro-nze

The correct spelling is bronze. A naturally occurring or man-made alloy of copper, usually in combination with tin, but also with one or more other metals. For example: "She wanted to win the tournament, but had to settle for the bronze after being beaten in the semi-finals."

Usage Examples

She wanted to win the tournament, but had to settle for the bronze after being beaten in the semi-finals.

My mother bronzed my first pair of baby shoes.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A naturally occurring or man-made alloy of copper, usually in combination with tin, but also with one or more other metals.
  2. 2.A reddish-brown colour, the colour of bronze.
  3. 3.A work of art made of bronze, especially a sculpture.
  4. 4.A bronze medal.
  5. 5.Boldness; impudence; brass.

verb

  1. 1.To plate with bronze.
  2. 2.To color bronze; (of the sun) to tan.
  3. 3.(of the skin) To change to a bronze or tan colour due to exposure to the sun.
  4. 4.To make hard or unfeeling; to brazen.

adjective

  1. 1.Made of bronze metal.
  2. 2.Having a reddish-brown colour.
  3. 3.(of the skin) Tanned; darkened as a result of exposure to the sun.

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