burner

American  

[bur-ner] / ˈbɜr nər /

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.

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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

"Luckily we have a large log burner to warm the house but I feel sorry for older people who don't have that choice."

From BBC

The Ivorian's career was initially a slow burner - he joined Chelsea at 26 - and not as prolific as many on this list.

From BBC

A fire which burned for more than 40 days on moorland was likely to have been caused by someone cooking using a campfire or gas burner, an investigation has found.

From BBC

In a Los Angeles County jewelry heist, investigators last year linked a burner phone from a traffic accident to the heist location and to other crimes.

From Los Angeles Times

It is possible that Jenner hasn’t given much thought to the currently listed home, putting it on the back burner.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• heater
• lamp