Definition of ember
1 : a glowing fragment (as of coal) from a fire; especially : one smoldering in ashes
2 embers plural : the smoldering remains of a fire
3 embers plural : slowly dying or fading emotions, memories, ideas, or responses still capable of being revived the embers of his past
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Flying embers from the main structures at the west end of the nine-acre field ignited bleachers, office buildings, night lighting equipment and three dwellings.
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About 30 homes had been evacuated in Landusky, and some firefighters were stationed in town to snuff out any embers dropped by heat and wind currents.
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The entire show glowed like the embers of a bonfire from beginning to end.
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The embers in the ovens produced an ethereal glow that promised a flavor no place that plugs in its oven could reproduce.
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In addition, a United States Forest Service researcher said logging probably would not have made a big difference in the high-altitude fire that is sending embers from tree-to-tree over long distances –
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If your home’s siding is a combustible material like wood, look for and repair openings that could allow embers inside the structure.
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The kitchen wraps potatoes in foil and leaves them in the Josper’s embers overnight, so in the morning, the resulting smoky potatoes, with just a kiss of cream and sprinkled with chives, are worth an asterisk on the menu.
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Still, Steneck added, with high temperatures and high winds on Sunday the fire could easily grow if embers fly outside the area of containment.
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Origin and Etymology of ember
Middle English eymere, from Old Norse eimyrja; akin to Old English ǣmerge ashes, Latin urere to burn
EMBER Defined for English Language Learners
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: a glowing piece of coal or wood from a fire
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: a glowing piece of coal or wood in the ashes from a fire
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