ember
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
“FireGuard does not pick up spot fires caused by ember cast or downed power lines, so it is important this tool is used in conjunction with other tools to increase situational awareness,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 11, 2025
India Today magazine called the film a "dead ember".
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2025
Some residents in Rainham believe an ember from the fires on Arnolds Field might have started that blaze.
From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2025
They designed it with the Orange County Fire Authority to be ready for an ember storm.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2025
He reached out and flicked the ember straight back into the fire on his first try, no problem, then carried on like saving my ass was nothing, nothing at all.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
On top of that, there is this potential energy in the atmosphere which meant that, locally, the convection column sucked up the embers and carried the fire further afield.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
The dying embers of earnings season also kept investors busy.
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026
After firefighters extinguished the Jan. 1 blaze, torrential winds reignited the embers a week later.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 24, 2026
Jump forward 400-odd appearances, Coleman is now in the dying embers of his career but his place as an Everton legend is secure.
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
It didn’t feel the same as the sun, a fire, or embers.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
Vocabulary lists containing ember
100 Words Every Middle Schooler Should Know
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Inferno Lingo: Fire Vocabulary
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Chains
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
