Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ingle

noun
/ˈɪŋɡl/
Definition
A fire or the light of a fire, especially in a fireplace.
Examples
  • After a long day, she enjoyed sitting by the ingle, sipping her tea.
  • The flickering ingle created a warm ambiance in the living room.
  • He stoked the ingle to keep the chill away on that cold winter night.
Meaning
The term refers to the warmth or light produced by a fire, most commonly associated with a cozy atmosphere indoors.
Synonyms
  • fire
  • blaze
  • flame
  • light