ember (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: ˈɛmbər
Definition
A small, glowing piece of coal or wood in a dying fire.
Examples
The last embers of the hearth provided enough light to read by before we went to bed.
A stray ember flew from the fireplace and landed on the rug, leaving a small burn mark.
Stirring the ashes revealed several hot embers that were still capable of reigniting the logs.
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