noun
Cinders
Cinders (noun) means Small pieces of partly burned coal or wood that remain after a fire has died down. Example: “The campfire had burned down to a heap of glowing cinders.”
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Small pieces of partly burned coal or wood that remain after a fire has died down.
"The campfire had burned down to a heap of glowing cinders."
"She swept the cold cinders out of the grate the next morning."
How to use Cinders
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe leftover bits of ash and charred fuel from a fire that has mostly burned out.
Common mistake
Almost always used in the plural; a single piece is a "cinder."
Common pairings
a bed of cinders
burned to cinders
glowing cinders
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Cinders” mean?
The word “Cinders” means small pieces of partly burned coal or wood that remain after a fire has died down. In plain terms, the leftover bits of ash and charred fuel from a fire that has mostly burned out.
How do you use “Cinders” in a sentence?
Here is “Cinders” used in a sentence: “The campfire had burned down to a heap of glowing cinders.”
What part of speech is “Cinders”?
“Cinders” is a noun.
What is the meaning of Cinders?
"Cinders" (noun) means small pieces of partly burned coal or wood that remain after a fire has died down.
