Ember (Noun)
Meaning
A hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The ember fell from the fire pit and landed on the dry leaves, causing a small flame to erupt.
- As she stirred the ashes, a small ember was uncovered, providing enough heat to reignite the flames.
- The ember from the barbecue grill smoldered for hours, giving off a warm glow on the patio.
- The fireplace was cold and dark, except for one lone ember that glowed softly in the darkness.
- The campers carefully banked the embers of the fire, making sure they would have a warm bed of coals to start with in the morning.