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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Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Cellarmaker won two bronzes for Old Head Red in the American amber or red ale category and Pretty Pretty Pils in the American pilsner category.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
With a jeweled design, bee detail accents, an amber lid knob, and a wooden handle, this tea kettle is elegant from top to bottom.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Cook until mixture becomes a golden amber color.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Cellarmaker won two bronzes for Old Head Red in the American amber or red ale category and Pretty Pretty Pils in the American pilsner category.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Each is hand-poured into a striking rectangular amber glass vessel and presented in an elegant red box that feels tailor-made for gifting.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
With a jeweled design, bee detail accents, an amber lid knob, and a wooden handle, this tea kettle is elegant from top to bottom.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
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“Amber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amber. Accessed 29 Oct. 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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