cinder
1 synonym for cinder, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small piece of partly burnt coal, wood, or other material left after combustion.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use cinder
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
burnt to a cinder
glowing cinders
Etymology
From Old English sinder, meaning slag or dross; the spelling with "c" was later influenced by the unrelated French word cendre ("ashes").
Full origin of cinder →Frequently asked questions
What does “cinder” mean?
The word “cinder” means a small piece of partly burnt coal, wood, or other material left after combustion. In plain terms, a leftover bit of burnt material, like ash but coarser.
How do you pronounce “cinder”?
“Cinder” is pronounced SIHN-duh (/ˈsɪndɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “cinder” in a sentence?
Here is “cinder” used in a sentence: “Cinders drifted up from the bonfire into the night sky.”
What part of speech is “cinder”?
“Cinder” is a noun.
Where does the word “cinder” come from?
The word “cinder” comes from French. From Old English sinder, meaning slag or dross; the spelling with "c" was later influenced by the unrelated French word cendre ("ashes").
