noun
embers
Embers (noun) means the glowing, smoldering remnants of a fire after the flames have died down. Example: “She stirred the embers to keep the fire alive through the night.”
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The glowing, smoldering remnants of a fire after the flames have died down.
"She stirred the embers to keep the fire alive through the night."
"By morning, only a few orange embers remained in the grate."
How to use embers
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe hot, glowing bits of wood or coal left after a fire's flames have gone out.
Common pairings
glowing embers
dying embers
rake the embers
stir the embers
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Frequently asked questions
What does “embers” mean?
The word “embers” means the glowing, smoldering remnants of a fire after the flames have died down. In plain terms, the hot, glowing bits of wood or coal left after a fire's flames have gone out.
How do you use “embers” in a sentence?
Here is “embers” used in a sentence: “She stirred the embers to keep the fire alive through the night.”
What part of speech is “embers”?
“Embers” is a noun.
What is the meaning of embers?
"embers" (noun) means the glowing, smoldering remnants of a fire after the flames have died down.
