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

The star top note is sweet green tea, which is flanked by powdery freesia and warm amber. —Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026

High-octane glamour is delivered by servers in glittering jumpsuits worthy of an Abba reunion and a huge circular amber bar, fashioned in the shape of an old whiskey tumbler found in the walls of Raffles Singapore during renovations. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026

Adjective

Since stink bugs naturally gravitate towards lights, Frazer suggests turning off unnecessary lights in the evening or swapping out bright white bulbs for yellow or amber ones. —Jane Kim, The Spruce, 23 Jan. 2026

The amber lager is available on draft at the 4S Ranch, Carlsbad, downtown San Diego and Sorrento Mesa locations through March. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026

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