Definition

Noun: A bronze medal is a prize, typically in the form of a disk or medallion made of bronze or bronze-colored material, awarded to the competitor or team that finishes in third place in a contest or sporting event.

Usage

The term "bronze medal" is used to denote the specific award for third place. It is a countable noun. - She won the bronze medal in the 100-meter freestyle. - The team's performance earned them a bronze medal. - He proudly displayed his bronze medal from the Olympics.

Examples

• After a tough match, the athlete was delighted to receive the bronze medal.
• Finishing third in the world championships is a great achievement that comes with a bronze medal.
• The bronze medal ceremony will take place after the gold and silver medal ceremonies.

Advanced Usage

• "Bronze medal position": Refers to the state or rank of being in third place.
  • The skater held the bronze medal position after the short program.
• "Bronze medalist" (also spelled "bronze medallist"): The person who wins a bronze medal.
  • She is an Olympic bronze medalist in judo.

Variants and Related Words

• Bronze medalist/Bronze medallist (n): The winner of a bronze medal.
• Medal (n): A general term for a metal disk awarded as a prize.
• Gold medal (n): The award for first place.
• Silver medal (n): The award for second place.

Synonyms

• Third-place award
• Third prize

Idioms and Phrases

• "To take the bronze": An informal way to say to win third place or the bronze medal.
  • Our team managed to take the bronze in the final tournament.

Noun

1. a trophy made of bronze (or having the appearance of bronze) that is usually awarded for winning third place in a competition