ember
Ember (noun) means a small glowing piece of coal or wood left over after a fire has died down. Example: “They warmed their hands over the last embers of the campfire.”
How to use ember
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe glowing remains of a fire, no longer flaming but still hot.
Word forms
embers plural
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They warmed their hands over the last _____ of the campfire.
Etymology
From Old English æmerge, related to a Germanic root meaning "to burn"; the "b" was added later in English simply to make the word easier to pronounce.
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What does “ember” mean?
The word “ember” means a small glowing piece of coal or wood left over after a fire has died down. In plain terms, the glowing remains of a fire, no longer flaming but still hot.
How do you pronounce “ember”?
“Ember” is pronounced EHM-buh (/ˈɛm.bɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “ember” in a sentence?
Here is “ember” used in a sentence: “They warmed their hands over the last embers of the campfire.”
What part of speech is “ember”?
“Ember” is a noun.
Where does the word “ember” come from?
The word “ember” comes from Old English. From Old English æmerge, related to a Germanic root meaning "to burn"; the "b" was added later in English simply to make the word easier to pronounce.