amber

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noun

am·​ber ˈam-bər 

1

: a hard yellowish to brownish translucent fossil resin that takes a fine polish and is used chiefly in making ornamental objects (such as beads)

2

: a variable color averaging a dark orange yellow

amber

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adjective

1

: consisting of amber

2

: resembling amber

especially : having the color amber

Examples of amber in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Bourbon vanilla’s denser facets are enhanced by amber and saffron, with smoky nuances of saffron and cypriol. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024

The refreshing perfume, with 25% perfume concentration, contains some 187 ingredients, including ginger, sparkling lime and classic French lavender, with a warm base of musk, amber and leather. —Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024

Adjective

Each is styled after popular beer types, such as American lagers, amber ales and Belgian wits. —Rachel King, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025

Where to eat: Make your way down the picturesque pier at sunset and request a patio table at the Fisherman’s Restaurant and Bar, where burgers, poke bowls and local Left Coast amber lagers satisfy big appetites. —Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English ambre, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin ambra, from Arabic ʽanbar ambergris

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing amber

• amber alert

Kids Definition

amber

noun

am·​ber

ˈam-bər

1

: a hard yellowish partly transparent resin from trees long dead that can be highly polished and is used for ornamental objects (as beads)

2

: a dark orange yellow

amber adjective

Medical Definition

amber

noun

am·​ber ˈam-bər 

: a hard yellowish to brownish translucent fossil resin that takes a fine polish and is used chiefly in making ornamental objects (as beads)

amber adjective