cinders
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈsɪndərz/
Definition
Small pieces of partly burned coal or wood that have stopped flaming but still contain heat.
Examples
The old fireplace was filled with cold cinders from last winter.
She carefully raked the cinders to find the glowing embers underneath.
The house was reduced to nothing but ash and smoldering cinders.
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