Bronze has 10 different meanings across 4 categories:
Noun · Verb · Adjective · Proper Noun
an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin
"The ancient statue was cast from bronze, a durable alloy made primarily of copper and tin."
a sculpture made of bronze
"The museum's most prized exhibit is an ancient Greek bronze depicting Athena holding her spear."
A naturally occurring or man-made alloy of copper, usually in combination with tin, but also with one or more other metals.
"The ancient statue was cast from bronze, an alloy primarily made by combining copper and tin."
In plain English: Bronze is a strong metal made by mixing copper with tin that people often use to make statues and medals.
"She won a bronze medal for her performance in the swimming competition."
Usage: Bronze refers to the metal itself rather than an award made from it; use "medal" if you mean a prize given for achievement. It is distinct from brass, which contains zinc instead of tin as its primary alloying element.
To plate with bronze.
"The ancient statue was carefully plated with bronze to give it a golden sheen."
made from or consisting of bronze
"The ancient statue was cast entirely in bronze and stood proudly in the town square."
Made of bronze metal.
"The ancient statue was made of bronze metal and stood proudly in the city square."
A surname.
"Many local athletes, including a famous runner named Bronze, represented their town at the regional games."
The word "bronze" comes from French and Italian terms of uncertain origin. It first appeared in English around 1721.