1
: a glowing fragment (as of coal) from a fire
especially
: one smoldering in ashes
2
embers plural
: the smoldering remains of a fire
3
embers plural
: slowly dying or fading emotions, memories, ideas, or responses still capable of being revived
the embers of his past
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That leaves dry vegetation that can provide fuel for flying embers to spread wildfires, as the Los Angeles area saw in early January.
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CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
New fires are still popping up as desert winds blow embers around the region.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
The Malibu Times published a video of smoke and fire embers surrounding the restaurant.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
There were piles of rubble on all sides and glowing embers swirled in the air.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
New fires are still popping up as desert winds blow embers around the region.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
The Malibu Times published a video of smoke and fire embers surrounding the restaurant.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
There were piles of rubble on all sides and glowing embers swirled in the air.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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ember
noun
em·ber
ˈem-bər 
: a glowing piece of coal or wood from a fire
especially
: such a piece smoldering in ashes
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