bronze

Definition

A naturally occurring or man-made alloy of copper, usually in combination with tin, but also with one or more other metals.

Etymology

From French bronze (1511); from Italian bronzo (13th c.), of uncertain origin (q.v.). First use appears c. 1721 in the writings of Matthew Prior (for which, see citation below).

Example Sentences

• "How little gives thee joy or pain; A print, a bronze, a flower, a root."
• "She wanted to win the tournament, but had to settle for the bronze after being beaten in the semi-finals."
• "Embrown'd with native bronze, lo! Henley stands."