ember

noun
UK: /ˈembər/
US: /ˈembər/

  1. A piece of wood or coal that is burning without flame in a fire.

    1. The embers glowed softly in the fireplace after the fire died down.
    2. He poked the embers carefully, trying to revive the dying flames of the campfire.

  2. A remaining trace of something that is disappearing or has disappeared.

    1. The embers of their relationship still glowed faintly years after they broke up.
    2. Only embers of hope remained after the devastating news about the project's cancellation.

Synonyms

cinder remnant
ember transitive-verb

  1. To cover something in embers.

    1. They embered the potatoes to give a smoky flavour.
    2. The chef embered the meat for a unique and rustic char.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ember" in English means: A piece of wood or coal that is burning without flame in a fire., A remaining trace of something that is disappearing or has disappeared..

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

Synonyms for "ember": cinder, remnant.

Example usage of "ember": "The embers glowed softly in the fireplace after the fire died down.". More examples on the page.