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ember

/ˈɛmbər/ noun · British & US
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What does ember mean?

noun

A glowing, usually red-hot, piece of coal or wood that has been left from a fire. A spark or glowing coal that remains after a fire has been extinguished.

Example

"The campfire had reduced to just a few embers, but they still glowed warmly in the darkness."

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