bronze
Pronunciation
Noun
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
A hard, brown-orange metal made by mixing copper and tin, or the color of this metal.
Usage notes
"Bronze" is also the name of the third-place medal in many sports competitions.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The statue in the square was cast in _____."
Answer: bronze
In your own words, what does "bronze" mean?
A hard, brown-orange metal made by mixing copper and tin, or the color of this metal.
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