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 candle features notes of pine balsam, cedarwood, and amber that results in a crisp and refreshing scent that smells just like a winter forest. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025

The 22-ounce candle features top notes of pine and cedar with warm and comforting amber at the base. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2025

Adjective

Hell, even the bar down the street posts happy hour flyers with that distinctly hazy, amber glow of some AI graphics. —Reece Rogers, Wired News, 20 Nov. 2025

Other photos shared show the wedding's table settings, featuring amber goblets, burgundy flowers, and a sea of twinkly lights. —Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 18 Nov. 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