burner

American  

[bur-ner] / ˈbɜr nər /

noun

1. a person or thing that burns.

2. that part of a gas fixture, lamp, etc., from which flame issues or in which it is produced.

3. any apparatus or receptacle in which fuel or refuse is burned.

4. Informal. burner phone.

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adjective

1. temporary or disposable, often used to remain anonymous: a burner digital identity.

   burner email accounts;

   a burner digital identity.

burner British  

/ ˈbɜːnə /

noun

1. the part of a stove, lamp, etc, that produces flame or heat

2. an apparatus for burning something, as fuel or refuse

   an oil burner

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Etymology

Origin of burner

First recorded in 1350–1400, burner is from the Middle English word brenner. See burn ¹, -er ¹

Example Sentences

Some of Kruglov’s friends told Salon that he was excited about sharing his art with the Burning Man community as a first-time Burner.

From Salon • Oct. 27, 2025

An individual who goes by the name “Jenn the Burner Nurse” on TikTok told The Times that she has stayed in her camp since Friday night and advised other attendees to do the same.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2023

One of his main gigs has been playing a futuristic cop in Burner Face, a sci-fi audio movie.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2023

Heather Burner began to advocate for this distraught, young woman.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2022

In 1834," says Daniel Green Burner, Berry and Lincoln's clerk, "my father, Isaac Burner, sold out to Henry Onstott, and he wanted a deed written.

From McClure's Magazine, Vol. 6, No. 3, February 1896 by Various

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