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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

burns

/bɜːnz/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does burns mean?

noun, verb

A burn is a type of injury to the skin or other tissues caused by heat, cold, electricity, or chemicals. To burn something means to damage or destroy it by applying heat or a chemical.

Example

"The fire left a burn on her arm that would take weeks to heal."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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