Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
embers
noun
/ˈɛmbərz/
Definition
Small pieces of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire.
Examples
- After the campfire died down, we sat around the glowing embers.
- The embers crackled softly as we added more wood to the fire.
- He carefully stoked the embers to keep the fire alive.
Meaning
Embers are the remnants of a fire, often glowing red or orange, that can still generate heat.
Synonyms
- cinders
- coals
- ashes
