burner

[bur-ner]

noun

1. a person or thing that burns. burn.

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. burn.

4. Informal.,  burner phone.

adjective

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

   burner email accounts;

   a burner digital identity.

burner

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of burner¹

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

Example Sentences

Some people, however, go as far as creating burner accounts just for shopping to keep the cesspool of targeted ads separate from their main profiles where they interact with family and friends.

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Boeing’s plans represent a shift for the company, which had put some new aircraft development work on the back burner while it navigated multiple challenges.

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Parton has also put writing new music on the back burner following the death of her husband in March.

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After the 2024 general election, it seemed conversations about the Muslim war memorial were placed on the back burner.

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The Premier League champions said 500 people were denied entry to Anfield for trying to gain access with a burner phone - used by touts to avoid tickets being traced - in the last 12 months.

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Related Words

• heater 
• lamp