as in combustible
capable of catching or being set on fire
don't put something so burnable as a towel next to the stove
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Recent Examples of burnable
Following fire officials’ recommendations can mean clearing defensible space around homes, replacing fire-prone plants and limiting or removing burnable material, such as wood fencing and sheds.
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Elizabeth A. Logan, The Conversation, 29 Dec. 2025
Elizabeth A. Logan, The Conversation, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for burnable
Adjective
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Firefighters believe the fire started accidentally when combustible materials were left too close to a heat source, according to Evans.—
Timia Cobb
Breaking News Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Jan. 2026
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When a fire begins in a room without ventilation, the heat radiates downward, eventually engulfing all combustible items in its path, causing a flashover, per NFPA.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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While chatting with Fallon, Sink shared a few thoughts on the explosive finale of Stranger Things—some of which proved to be a little controversial.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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McNeil-Warren is an explosive, rangy defender with sound tackling technique, and a violent finisher.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The design eliminates flammable liquid electrolytes and thermal runaway risks, addressing long-standing safety concerns associated with conventional lithium-ion batteries.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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In Brazil, the 2013 fire at Kiss nightclub caused by people setting off fireworks that ignited flammable soundproofing foam, killing more than 200 people, leading to fire safety reforms in that country as well.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
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Luckily, the cartoon cat didn't explode, as the balloon was filled with non-inflammable helium.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
27 Nov. 2025
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Police found the construction company name on inflammable polystyrene boards that firefighters found blocking some windows at the apartment complex.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
26 Nov. 2025
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“Burnable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burnable. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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