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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After the world’s nuclear annihilation, the Enclave emerged from the ash and embers claiming to be the true inheritor of America.
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Jack King, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026
Roope Hintz broke up Dostál’s shutout in the dying embers.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
According to Moore, crews believe the fire had been fully extinguished after follow-up checks found no active flames, even as high winds later reignited embers buried in the root system.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
If an ember enters under your house, the fire can start under your feet.
—Juan Fernandez, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
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Jack King, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026
Roope Hintz broke up Dostál’s shutout in the dying embers.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
According to Moore, crews believe the fire had been fully extinguished after follow-up checks found no active flames, even as high winds later reignited embers buried in the root system.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
If an ember enters under your house, the fire can start under your feet.
—Juan Fernandez, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ember
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“Ember.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ember. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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ember
noun
em·ber
ˈem-bər 
: a glowing piece of coal or wood from a fire
especially
: such a piece smoldering in ashes
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