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

Fresh coconut gets a sweet and sultry twist with notes of caramel gelato, white florals, sandalwood and salted amber that makes this hair and body mist much more than a beachy favorite. —Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

Then there are the darker, spicier vanillas, with hints of tobacco or amber, offering a more sultry, sophisticated vibe. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024

Adjective

This special reading light emits a warm, gentle amber light that is reminiscent of candle light and does not emit any blue light, which supports the circadian rhythm of late night readers. —Carina Brackett, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024

This means that in each case, the bus displayed both amber and red lights as required, the offending vehicle was too close, and pictures captured a clear image of the vehicle, including at least one visible license plate, according to Light. —Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 18 Nov. 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