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
Examples of amber in a Sentence
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The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
This hair and body fragrance mist has warm, woody notes of amber and musk, while the lightweight formula ensures your locks remain soft and shiny.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2024
Some of the best works include Eddie Rodolfo Aparicio’s block of shifting, pre-fossilized amber, embedded with plants and even typewritten documents, suggesting both natural and cultural elements in an unstable state.
—Martha Schwendener, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2024
This fragrance features notes of fresh citrus, amber, and musk in a blend that is bright and cheerful without overpowering.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 Dec. 2023
Yes | Number of Candles: 4-8 These LED candles feature a soft amber flickering light that will give any space a similar glow to that of a real candle.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2023
The many colors of urine Urine varies in color from pale yellow to deep amber, primarily due to urochrome, a byproduct of the normal breakdown of red blood cells.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN, 29 Feb. 2024
In a similar vein, beads and other jewelry made from precious amber were regarded not only as a highly decorative material, but also a protection against illness and evil, particularly for children in ancient Rome.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 29 Feb. 2024
Samadi’s family’s lawsuit contends the three-man city crew should have set up cones and that the trucks should have had their amber flashers on while they were parked on the side of the road cleaning storm drain filters.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2024
Leslie Camhi, Travel + Leisure, 30 Mar. 2024
Trad Reds take a blood oath never to drive or even ride in a car with amber rear indicators.
—Quartz Staff, Quartz, 19 Mar. 2024
And those were spinning and meshing in an intricate dance that stretched away into amber depths in all directions.
—Karl Schroeder, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Feb. 2024
The bird is particularly dinosaur-like, with red, scaly skin around her amber eyes, and a beak as long and sharp as Crocodile Dundee’s blade.
—Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2024
She was dressed in a long amber coat over a pink gown, and had a short bob haircut.
—Lindy Segal, Glamour, 5 Feb. 2024
Both the Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter and Argan Oil + Sugar Balm Body Scrub come in three new clean fragrances, housed in stunning amber glass jars that can be refilled forever and are infinitely recyclable.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
The amber sweetness made this mushroom coffee recipe my favorite yet.
—Jenna Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 8 Feb. 2024
Its profile comes across as a floral amber musk with a Lily of the Valley top note, an Ambergris middle note, and a dry Amber Woods base.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2024
Noun
At the Mission Valley location, Puesto brews six beers that are Mexican-inspired and range from lagers and ambers to an IPA.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
This hair and body fragrance mist has warm, woody notes of amber and musk, while the lightweight formula ensures your locks remain soft and shiny.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2024
Some of the best works include Eddie Rodolfo Aparicio’s block of shifting, pre-fossilized amber, embedded with plants and even typewritten documents, suggesting both natural and cultural elements in an unstable state.
—Martha Schwendener, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2024
This fragrance features notes of fresh citrus, amber, and musk in a blend that is bright and cheerful without overpowering.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 Dec. 2023
Yes | Number of Candles: 4-8 These LED candles feature a soft amber flickering light that will give any space a similar glow to that of a real candle.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2023
The many colors of urine Urine varies in color from pale yellow to deep amber, primarily due to urochrome, a byproduct of the normal breakdown of red blood cells.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN, 29 Feb. 2024
In a similar vein, beads and other jewelry made from precious amber were regarded not only as a highly decorative material, but also a protection against illness and evil, particularly for children in ancient Rome.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 29 Feb. 2024
Samadi’s family’s lawsuit contends the three-man city crew should have set up cones and that the trucks should have had their amber flashers on while they were parked on the side of the road cleaning storm drain filters.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2024
Adjective
Flagstaff’s streetlights use amber LEDs that are directed downward, protecting the city’s dark skies.
—Leslie Camhi, Travel + Leisure, 30 Mar. 2024
Trad Reds take a blood oath never to drive or even ride in a car with amber rear indicators.
—Quartz Staff, Quartz, 19 Mar. 2024
And those were spinning and meshing in an intricate dance that stretched away into amber depths in all directions.
—Karl Schroeder, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Feb. 2024
The bird is particularly dinosaur-like, with red, scaly skin around her amber eyes, and a beak as long and sharp as Crocodile Dundee’s blade.
—Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2024
She was dressed in a long amber coat over a pink gown, and had a short bob haircut.
—Lindy Segal, Glamour, 5 Feb. 2024
Both the Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter and Argan Oil + Sugar Balm Body Scrub come in three new clean fragrances, housed in stunning amber glass jars that can be refilled forever and are infinitely recyclable.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
The amber sweetness made this mushroom coffee recipe my favorite yet.
—Jenna Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 8 Feb. 2024
Its profile comes across as a floral amber musk with a Lily of the Valley top note, an Ambergris middle note, and a dry Amber Woods base.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2024
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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
Time Traveler
The first known use of amber was
in the 14th century
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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
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