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

This warm, spiced candle features a blend of earthy sandalwood and cedar with accents of amber and vanilla orchid, which yields a rich and luxuriously toasty scent. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025

What to expect: Stone walls, soft amber light, local live music, and a cocktail program with a bold boilermaker twist. —Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025

Adjective

Allow the mixture to turn amber in color, and remove from heat. —Alex Cason, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2025

Retailers like Rejuvenation are introducing pieces that feel distinctly artisanal and handmade, like their Augustine light, an amber glass bowl silhouette with a petite bulb nestled inside it. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 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