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

While vanilla can lean artificial, this one is anything but: The top note reads like a baking vanilla before settling down into a warm and slightly spicy blend of sandalwood and amber that would smell elegant on any gender. —Emily Orofino, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025

This one is warm and sheer, with notes of bergamot, vanilla and amber for a skin scent that’s totally genderless and easy to layer. —Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 30 Jan. 2025

Adjective

The device is small and discreet, featuring two side-facing amber lights and an optional rear-facing red light that's intended to boost visibility. —New Atlas, 19 Jan. 2025

The amber hue of subtle candlestick holders is neutral and a gift idea for anyone. —Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 4 Dec. 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