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
1
: consisting of amber
2
: resembling amber
especially
: having the color amber
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Megan Poinski, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Nearby, beaded heirloom necklaces from Egypt show the far reach of the Silk Roads, as they were made from materials from elsewhere, like amber from the Baltic North, etched carnelian beads from Iran, and green glass beads strung with tiny shells from Sri Lanka and South India.
—Emi Eleode, ARTnews.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
The new iteration is milder than its older brother, and opens with a comforting hit of ginger before drying down into a gentler vanilla and amber expression.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024
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Noun
So the cockpits of CEOs have started showing more lights flashing amber and red because of the sheer number of events over the last couple of years.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Nearby, beaded heirloom necklaces from Egypt show the far reach of the Silk Roads, as they were made from materials from elsewhere, like amber from the Baltic North, etched carnelian beads from Iran, and green glass beads strung with tiny shells from Sri Lanka and South India.
—Emi Eleode, ARTnews.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Adjective
Why Amber Lighting? Swapping out your typical white lightbulbs for amber ones is a quick and simple way to take your home from ordinary to magical.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
The new iteration is milder than its older brother, and opens with a comforting hit of ginger before drying down into a gentler vanilla and amber expression.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Amber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amber. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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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
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