Synonyms for

Embers

Verb / ˈembɜ:z / Another word for embers — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Embers are small pieces of wood or coal that are still burning after a fire has died down.

Synonyms & similar words

ember coal ashes cinders coals debris dust fragments particles remains residue ruins scraps shreds slag smolder soot spark tinder waste wreckage vestiges

Example sentences

  1. The embers from the fire were still burning brightly.
  2. I added some more wood to the embers to keep the fire going.
  3. We roasted marshmallows over the embers of the campfire.
  4. The embers of the fireplace were still warm the next morning.
  5. The embers of the house fire were all that remained of the building.

Quotes

  • From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring; Renewed shall be blade that was broken, The crownless again shall be king. - J.R.R. Tolkien
  • We all have within us a center of stillness surrounded by silence. - Dag Hammarskjold
  • The glow of one warm thought is to me worth more than money. - Thomas Jefferson

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