Ember is a noun that refers to a small, glowing piece of burning or smoldering coal, wood, or other combustible material. It is the residual and glowing remnant of a fire that has mostly burned down or been extinguished. Typically red or orange in color, embers emit a soft and dim light that flickers and dances, contributing to the warm and comforting ambiance of a dying fire.
Embers are generally formed when the flames of a fire consume most of the fuel source, leaving behind the smoldering remains. They possess a sustained and smoldering heat, capable of reigniting a fire when additional fuel is added, making them useful for kindling or starting new fires.
Metaphorically, ember can also be used to represent a fading or dying state of something, such as a relationship, passion, or hope. It suggests a remnant or trace that still possesses some warmth or potential, although it may have diminished over time.
In a poetic sense, embers can symbolize the passing of time, transition, or a metaphorical resurrection, representing the potential for something new to arise from what remains.
Overall, ember encompasses the concept of a glowing, fading, and residual fragment of a fire, both in its literal and metaphorical applications.
