Embers Meaning in English
word · lemma: ember
Definition
Small, glowing pieces of wood or coal left after a fire has mostly burned out. Embers still produce heat and can reignite flames.
Usage & Nuances
Usually plural ('embers'). Used literally for fires and also metaphorically for feelings or situations that continue even after the main event is over ('the embers of anger'). Common collocations: 'glowing embers,' 'dying embers.' Not used for bright, open flames.
Example Sentences
The embers glowed softly in the fireplace.
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We roasted marshmallows over the embers.
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Be careful not to step on the embers at the campsite.
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Even after the fire died down, the embers stayed hot for hours.
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All that was left after the party were a few glowing embers.
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You could feel the warmth from the embers long after the flames disappeared.
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