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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The whole movie, Greengrass has been giving audiences the wildfire’s POV, propelled by high winds and blowing embers in all directions.
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Even sparks or embers carried by the wind can ignite nearby leaves or grass, triggering a fire that spreads rapidly.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
That’s really how the fire grew so quickly, was the wind [blowing the embers].
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Even a person mowing their lawn on a windy day might send embers into the air.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Even sparks or embers carried by the wind can ignite nearby leaves or grass, triggering a fire that spreads rapidly.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
That’s really how the fire grew so quickly, was the wind [blowing the embers].
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Even a person mowing their lawn on a windy day might send embers into the air.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Ember.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ember. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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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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