amber

noun
UK: /ˈæmbər/
US: /ˈæmbər/

  1. A hard, translucent fossil resin, typically yellowish-brown in color, used for jewelry.

    1. She wore an amber necklace that shimmered in the light. [ ] [ ]
    2. The museum displayed ancient artifacts, including beads made of Baltic amber. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fossil resin
amber adjective

  1. Having a yellowish-brown color like that of amber.

    1. The sunset cast an amber glow over the fields. [ ] [ ]
    2. He admired her amber eyes, which seemed to glow in the dim light. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "amber" is /ˈæmbər/ in British English and /ˈæmbər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "amber": fossil resin.

Example usage of "amber": "She wore an amber necklace that shimmered in the light.". More examples on the page.