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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Anna Tingley, Variety, 8 May 2024
The remains of men were surrounded by weapons and vases, while the remains of women were surrounded by pendants, amber and decorative pieces, according to the release.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 1 May 2024
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Noun
According to the description, the perfume weaves notes of bergamot, red apple, cotton candy, iris and freesia, buttery popcorn, warm sandalwood, vanilla bean and caramelized amber.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 8 May 2024
The remains of men were surrounded by weapons and vases, while the remains of women were surrounded by pendants, amber and decorative pieces, according to the release.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 1 May 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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