white ash

noun

1. ash21

Word History and Origins

Origin of white ash¹

An Americanism dating back to 1675–85

Example Sentences

Turn on a gas grill to medium or light a charcoal grill and let the coals burn until medium-hot and covered with white ash.

From The Daily Beast

He watched the white ash trembling upon his cigar for a moment before he spoke.

From Project Gutenberg

In the brazier which had warmed her tent the glowing bark and cinnamon had turned to cold, white ash.

From Project Gutenberg

A flare, and they were white ash trying to escape from a valley of burning rocks; then even that was free to rise.

From Project Gutenberg

To-night, however, he did not sleep, but sat and watched the glow of the embers slowly fade beneath a coat of white ash.

From Project Gutenberg

The wood is similar to that of the white ash, but is not quite so tough.

From Project Gutenberg