ember
noun
a small live piece of coal, wood, etc., as in a dying fire.
embers
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pluralof ember.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In the 19th century, locomotives threw off hot embers that set nearby fields and barns ablaze.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Beyer said the material works by reflecting radiant heat and blocking embers from entering the structure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Wind could then carry flames and embers beyond the immediate area of the original fire, he explained.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
It is an ideal fuel for buried embers, which can lie dormant until favourable conditions, such as wind and dry weather, allow them to reignite in broad daylight.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
The heat of the fire is slapping me in the face, and the embers are leaping from the ground.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
