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

The fragrance has a touch of pine, with a strong sandalwood and amber undercurrent that pairs well with your surroundings. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024

Hailey Bieber also lightened up for the season, debuting dimensional amber blonde highlights and transitioning away from her dark brunette bob. —Kara Nesvig, Allure, 1 Oct. 2024

Adjective

The buds should be clear not amber with the leaves picked while the plant is in the full flowering stage. —Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024

Meant to evoke the feeling of an old-time movie theater, the space is enveloped in oxblood and warmed with regal doses of amber, crimson, and mauve via copious pillows covered in Indian textiles and a Bang & Olufson wall speaker covered in Kvadrat fabric. —Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 27 Sep. 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