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
1
: consisting of amber
2
: resembling amber
especially
: having the color amber
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Stixx Mathews, Essence, 13 June 2025
Golden amber colored in the glass this stunning wine invites you in with a tantalizing bouquet of tangerine pith, wet river rock, and pink grapefruit peel.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
Scientists in Japan have uncovered amber deposits that may hold elusive evidence of tsunamis that occurred between 114 million and 116 million years ago.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2025
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Noun
Today, my appreciation for fragrance has led me to understand its composition: Bursts of neroli, lavender and crisp lemon notes mingled with earthy vetiver—all anchored by amber and sandalwood.
—Stixx Mathews, Essence, 13 June 2025
Golden amber colored in the glass this stunning wine invites you in with a tantalizing bouquet of tangerine pith, wet river rock, and pink grapefruit peel.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
Adjective
Currently retailing for $14.99, the grade A amber syrup is 100% pure maple syrup that gets tapped in Canada (specifically maple trees in Quebec) between March and April.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
Scientists in Japan have uncovered amber deposits that may hold elusive evidence of tsunamis that occurred between 114 million and 116 million years ago.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2025
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“Amber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amber. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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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
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