Meaning & Definition of word "Ember"
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Ember
/ˈɛm.bər/
noun:
- 1. A small piece of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire.
- Example: He poked the fire, sending sparks flying from the glowing embers.
- 2. A remaining piece of something; a trace or remnant.
- Example: Even in the darkest times, a few embers of hope remained.
- 3. The last stages of burning, particularly in relation to a fire.
- Example: The embers of the campfire cast a warm glow around the campsite.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English 'æmerge', related to the act of burning.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cold embers:
No longer hot; something that has lost its energy or intensity.
embers of an idea:
A lingering or faint suggestion of a thought or concept.
Related Words
fire:
A rapid chemical reaction that produces heat and light.
flame:
The visible, gaseous part of a fire.
pyre:
A heap of combustible material for burning a corpse.
Slang Meanings of ember
Meaning: To be embered.
Example Sentence: Feeling embered means you're feeling a little burned out but still hold some passion.
Meaning: Ember energy.
Example Sentence: After a tough week, she found her ember energy to work late.