Synonyms for

Tinder

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

Definition

a dry, flammable material used for starting a fire

Synonyms & similar words

spunk punk kindling touchwood kindling igniter spark matchstick flint lighter starter combustible fuel touchwood spunk fuze firewood kindle

Synonyms by register

Formal

kindling combustible material flammable material

Informal

stuff material bits pieces

Literary

ember-food fire-starter spark-catch

Antonyms

fuel dampener extinguisher quencher suppressor

Common collocations

  • dry tinder
  • catch tinder
  • light tinder
  • damp tinder
  • gather tinder
  • flammable tinder
  • tinder box

Word family

noun tinder
adjective tinder-dry

Usage note

Tinder refers to easily flammable material used to start a fire. It is distinct from 'Tinder', the dating app, though the app's name is derived from this meaning.

Example sentences

  1. We gathered some dry leaves and twigs to use as tinder for the fire.
  2. Rubbing two sticks together can create enough heat to ignite the tinder.
  3. The survivalist always carries a small amount of tinder in his backpack.
  4. Without any matches, they had to rely on natural tinder to start the fire.
  5. The fire department warned about the dangers of leaving tinder lying around the house.

Quotes

  • "I'm not sure we have enough dry tinder to start the fire," said Tom.
  • "If you want to start a fire, you'll need some good tinder," advised the park ranger.
  • "The key to a successful fire is to have enough tinder to get it started," explained the scout leader.

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