From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishbronze medalˌbronze ˈmedal noun [countable] DSWINa medal made of bronze given to the person who comes third in a race or competition The bronze medal went to Nool of Estonia. —bronze medallist British English, bronze medalist American English noun [countable] an Olympic bronze medallist → gold medal, silver medal
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bronze medal• The winner was assured a bronze medal and had a chance at winning gold.• With a few more helpings, I think Team Chronicle could have a shot at a bronze medal in basketball.• She had not competed well in the 100 meters, earning a bronze medal when gold had been her goal.• He won a bronze medal for Britain in the 1952 Olympics.• My first Olympic final; the bronze medal. 