burner
word
Definition
A burner is the part of a stove where the flame or heat comes out for cooking. It can also mean a device that burns fuel, or sometimes a CD/DVD writing device.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to a kitchen stove part: 'turn on the burner', 'front burner', 'back burner'. In tech, 'CD burner' means a device that writes discs, but this is now rare. Sometimes used figuratively: 'put on the back burner' (delay something). Avoid confusing with 'burner phone' (temporary phone) or 'burner account' (online alias).
Example Sentences
I accidentally left the burner on all night.
natural
This stove has four burners.
basic
Please turn on the front burner.
basic
The soup is cooking on the back burner.
basic
We had to put that project on the back burner for now.
natural
My old laptop still has a CD burner.
natural