English Synonym Finder

cinder

Definitions

A small piece of partly burned coal or wood that has stopped flaming but still has combustible matter in it.

A residue of combustion, such as ash or a slag-like material, remaining after a fire.

Examples

The fireplace was filled with cold ash and a single glowing cinder.

A stray cinder from the campfire landed on my sleeve and burned a tiny hole.

Synonyms

ash ember slag clinker char residue soot

Antonyms

flame blaze fire spark fuel combustible igniter