amber Definition
- 1a hard, translucent yellow, orange, or brownish-yellow fossil resin that takes a fine polish and is used in making jewelry and other ornamental objects
- 2a pale yellow color resembling amber
- 3a traffic light color between red and yellow, used as a cautionary signal
Using amber: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "amber" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The necklace was made of amber beads.
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The room was bathed in the warm glow of amber light.
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The traffic light turned amber, signaling us to slow down.
amber Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for amber
- golden
- yellowish-brown
- honey-colored
Phrases with amber
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An amber alert was issued for the missing child.
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He sat down with a cold glass of amber nectar.
a phrase from the song 'America the Beautiful' referring to the golden color of fields of ripened wheat
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The landscape was dotted with amber waves of grain.
Origins of amber
from Middle English 'ambre', from Old French 'ambre', from Arabic 'ʿanbar'
Summary: amber in Brief
The term 'amber' [ˈæmbər] refers to a hard, translucent fossil resin used in making jewelry and other ornamental objects. It also denotes a pale yellow color and a traffic light color between red and yellow. Phrases like 'amber alert' and 'amber nectar' use 'amber' to denote a child abduction alert system and beer, respectively. The phrase 'amber waves of grain' refers to the golden color of fields of ripened wheat.
