Cinder: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฅ
cinder
[ หsษชn.dษr ]
burnt material
Cinder refers to the partially burnt remains of material, usually wood or coal, that has been used as fuel. It is often characterized by a porous and brittle texture, and it can continue to smolder long after the main fire has gone out.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- After the fire, only cinders were left in the fireplace.
- The cinders from the coal furnace needed to be cleaned out regularly.
- She sifted through the cinders to find any unburnt pieces of wood.
- The campfire had turned to cinders by the morning.
Translations
Translations of the word "cinder" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cinzas
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฏเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Asche
๐ฎ๐ฉ abu
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะพะปะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ popiรณล
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฐ
๐ซ๐ท cendres
๐ช๐ธ ceniza
๐น๐ท kรผl
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑู ุงุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ popel
๐ธ๐ฐ popol
๐จ๐ณ ็ฐ็ฌ
๐ธ๐ฎ pek
๐ฎ๐ธ รถsku
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบาฏะป
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแ แคแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ cษbr
๐ฒ๐ฝ ceniza
Etymology
The word 'cinder' comes from the Old English word 'cinder', which means 'ash' or 'burnt material'. Its origins can be traced back to Proto-West Germanic *kindra, which means 'burnt material'. The term has been used since before the 12th century to describe remnants left after a fire. Over time, the meaning has remained relatively constant, referring to the small particles that remain after a larger piece of wood or coal has been consumed by flames. The connection between cinders and fire has also led to its usage in various idiomatic expressions and metaphorical contexts, often implying the remnants of something that has been destroyed or transformed.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #20,140, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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