amber
Translation
amber
Examples
The necklace was made of amber.
The necklace was made of amber.
The traffic light turned to amber.
The traffic light turned to amber.
Grammar Patterns
made of amber made from the material amber The jewellery is made of amber.
the colour amber the yellowish-orange colour Her eyes were the colour amber.
Similar Words
Synonyms (as a colour): golden, honey-coloured, yellowish-orange
Etymology
From Arabic 'anbar' (ambergris), which was confused with the fossilized resin.
Memory Tips
Picture the piece of amber with a mosquito inside from Jurassic Park. This helps remember both the substance and its distinct colour.