burner

[ bur-ner ]

noun

1. a person or thing that burns. burn.
2. that part of a gas fixture, lamp, etc., from which flame issues or in which it is produced.
3. any apparatus or receptacle in which fuel or refuse is burned. burn.
4. Informal. burner phone ( def ).

adjective

1. temporary or disposable, often used to remain anonymous: a burner digital identity.

   burner email accounts;

   a burner digital identity.

burner

/ ˈbɜːnə /

noun

1. the part of a stove, lamp, etc, that produces flame or heat
2. an apparatus for burning something, as fuel or refuse

   an oil burner

Word History and Origins

Origin of burner¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, burner is from the Middle English word brenner. See burn ¹, -er ¹

Example Sentences

"I need actual depth... I'm a slow, slow burner," she said.

From BBC

She and her husband became certified burners, and one evening last year they gathered with friends to set the pines alight.

From Salon

Posting on a burner YouTube account, they demanded Min's reinstatement and made claims of workplace harassment.

From BBC

When power outages render traditional appliances useless, items like portable stoves, propane burners, grills or solar cookers can become invaluable.

From Salon

The next byproduct of fire is heat — like the burner in a hot air balloon, the wildfire causes the bottom layer of the atmosphere to become less dense and therefore rise.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• heater
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