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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Rebecca Schneid, Time, 5 June 2025
Excavations also uncovered an iron sickle, stone tool, bronze pendant, a pair of beads possibly made of amber and a whalebone tool, the museum said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 19 May 2025
Chemicals used for white smoke: potassium chlorate, lactose and rosin – a natural amber resin from conifers.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 7 May 2025
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Noun
Known for its unique amber hues and, at certain glances, rosy glow, the Strawberry Moon is thought of as the final full moon of the spring or the first full moon of the summer.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 5 June 2025
Excavations also uncovered an iron sickle, stone tool, bronze pendant, a pair of beads possibly made of amber and a whalebone tool, the museum said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
Adjective
The left panel features a window to the interior, showing off the compact layout and amber LEDs.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 19 May 2025
Chemicals used for white smoke: potassium chlorate, lactose and rosin – a natural amber resin from conifers.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 7 May 2025
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“Amber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amber. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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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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