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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Madhur Jaffrey, The New Yorker, 22 Apr. 2024
At the Mission Valley location, Puesto brews six beers that are Mexican-inspired and range from lagers and ambers to an IPA.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
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Noun
Dollops of this liquid amber went into dishes of eggplants or lentils or goat meat to lend them their uniquely tamarindy sourness.
—Madhur Jaffrey, The New Yorker, 22 Apr. 2024
At the Mission Valley location, Puesto brews six beers that are Mexican-inspired and range from lagers and ambers to an IPA.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Amber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amber. Accessed 4 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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