amber

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noun

am·​ber ˈam-bər 

1

: a hard yellowish to brownish translucent fossil resin that takes a fine polish and is used chiefly in making ornamental objects (such as beads)

2

: a variable color averaging a dark orange yellow

amber

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adjective

1

: consisting of amber

2

: resembling amber

especially : having the color amber

Examples of amber in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Vehicles that lead funeral processions can now use either a flashing amber or purple light. —Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 31 Dec. 2025

Champagne Moutard 2013 Cuvee des 6 Cepages is pale amber in the glass. —Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2025

Adjective

Silver bested its amber counterpart over that span, jumping almost 40% over the last month and 134% this year. —Max Zahn, ABC News, 22 Dec. 2025

The Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition works with city officials and local businesses to distribute free amber lightbulbs to the community. —Emily Elconin, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English ambre, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin ambra, from Arabic ʽanbar ambergris

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing amber

• amber alert

Rhymes for amber

• camber
• clamber
• tambour

Kids Definition

amber

noun

am·​ber

ˈam-bər

1

: a hard yellowish partly transparent resin from trees long dead that can be highly polished and is used for ornamental objects (as beads)

2

: a dark orange yellow

amber adjective

Medical Definition

amber

noun

am·​ber ˈam-bər 

: a hard yellowish to brownish translucent fossil resin that takes a fine polish and is used chiefly in making ornamental objects (as beads)

amber adjective