I. ˈbränz transitive verb
( bronzed ; bronz·ing )
Date: 1645
: to give the appearance of bronze to
a bronzed sculpture
also : tan 2
• bronz·er noun
II. noun
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: French, from Italian bronzo
Date: 1739
1.
a. : an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements
b. : any of various copper-base alloys with little or no tin
2. : a sculpture or artifact of bronze
3. : a moderate yellowish brown
4. : a bronze medal awarded as the third prize in a competition
• bronzy ˈbrän-zē adjective