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    Ember

    /ˈɛm.bər/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A small piece of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire.
    He poked the fire, sending sparks flying from the glowing embers.
    A remaining piece of something; a trace or remnant.
    Even in the darkest times, a few embers of hope remained.
    The last stages of burning, particularly in relation to a fire.
    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

    To be embered.
    Feeling embered means you're feeling a little burned out but still hold some passion.
    Ember energy.
    After a tough week, she found her ember energy to work late.