amber
Translation
amber
Examples
The necklace was made of pure amber.
The necklace was made of pure amber.
The traffic light turned to amber.
The traffic light turned to amber.
Grammar Patterns
((as a substance)) a hard yellowish-brown substance The necklace was made of pure amber.
((as a color)) a yellowish-orange color The traffic light turned to amber.
Similar Words
Synonyms (color): yellowish-brown, honey-colored
Etymology
From Arabic 'anbar' (ambergris), later applied to the fossil resin.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'amber' traffic light, a warning color between green and red.