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 fossil is the latest to emerge from Myanmar’s rich amber fields. —Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 24 June 2025

In his hands, statement pieces—like this necklace with Baoulé fragments, ancient amber beads, and diamonds—draw attention not for their carat weight but for their striking composition. —Jill Newman, Robb Report, 12 June 2025

Adjective

The recalled product was packaged in 4-fluid ounce bottles that are amber in color with an outside carton. —Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025

According to the official tasting notes, the liquid is a dark amber color and there are aromas of agave, chocolate, walnut, and prune on the nose, followed by warm wood, agave, and fruit on the palate. —Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 June 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