Burner: meaning, definitions and examples

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burner

 

[ หˆbษœหrnษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

kitchen appliance

A burner is a device used to generate heat or flame, typically used in cooking to heat pots and pans.

Synonyms

heater, hotplate, stove

Examples of usage

  • The chef turned on the burner to start cooking.
  • The burner on the stove was not working properly.
Context #2 | Noun

phone

In slang, a burner refers to a disposable prepaid mobile phone, often used for temporary communication to maintain anonymity.

Synonyms

disposable phone, prepaid phone, temporary phone

Examples of usage

  • He used a burner phone to make the anonymous call.
  • The drug dealer frequently changes burner phones to avoid detection.
Context #3 | Noun

person

In informal language, a burner can refer to a person who is considered expendable or easily replaceable.

Synonyms

disposable person, expendable person, replaceable person

Examples of usage

  • He's just a burner, we can find someone else to do the job.
  • Don't worry about him, he's just a burner in this operation.

Translations

Translations of the word "burner" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น queimador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฐเฅเคจเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Brenner

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pembakar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะปัŒะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ palnik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒผใƒŠใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท brรปleur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ quemador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท brรผlรถr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒ„๋„ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุงุฑู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hoล™รกk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ horรกk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‡ƒ็ƒงๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gorilnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brennari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะฝั‹ะฟ ั‚าฑั€า“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒฌแƒ•แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yanacaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ quemador

Etymology

The word 'burner' has an interesting history, stemming from the Middle English word 'brenner' which means 'one who burns'. Over time, it evolved to refer to various objects or people associated with burning or heat. In modern usage, 'burner' is commonly used in the contexts of kitchen appliances, phones, and informal references to people. The slang usage of 'burner phone' gained popularity due to its association with maintaining anonymity, especially in illicit activities.

See also: burn, burning, burnish, burnishing, burnout, burnt.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,619 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.