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amber
adjectivenounC1
/ˈæmbə(r)/A hard, translucent, yellowish-orange fossil resin used in jewellery or decoration, often containing prehistoric insects.
amber alert
nounMedium to Low
/ˌæm.bər əˈlɜːt/A child abduction emergency alert system.
amber fluid
nounLow (specific informal term)
/ˈæmbə ˈfluːɪd/A humorous or informal term for beer, referencing its golden or amber colour.
amber gambler
nounlow
/ˈæm.bə ˈɡæm.blə/A driver who speeds up when traffic lights turn amber/yellow to pass through before they turn red, rather than stopping.
amber islands
plural-nounLow
/ˈæm.bər ˈaɪ.ləndz/A metaphorical or descriptive term for groups of islands, often volcanic or remote, that appear a golden or amber colour due to their sand, vegetation, or light at certain times of day.
amberfish
nounLow/Rare
/ˈæmbəfɪʃ/A marine fish, typically of the family Carangidae, often having a yellowish or amber coloration, especially species like Seriola rivoliana or Seriola dumerili.
ambergris
nounVery Low
/ˈæm.bə.ɡriːs/A waxy, greyish substance formed in the digestive system of sperm whales, historically used as a fixative in perfumery.
amberina
nounVery Low
/ˌæm.bəˈriː.nə/A type of American art glassware characterized by a graduated color effect, shading from amber at the base to ruby red at the top, produced in the late 19th century.
amberjack
nounLow
/ˈambədʒak/A medium to large marine fish of the genus Seriola, typically having a yellowish or amber stripe along its side, found in warm seas and valued as a game fish and for food.
amberoid
nounRare / Technical
/ˈæmbərɔɪd/A reconstructed or artificial amber made by fusing small pieces of natural amber together, often with a binding agent.
ambiance
nounB2
/ˈæm.bi.əns/The atmosphere, mood, or character of a place or situation; the pervading feeling or impression it gives.
ambidexter
adjectivenounC2 (Very Rare/Low-Frequency)
/ˌambɪˈdɛkstə/A person who is able to use both hands with equal skill; literally, someone who is right-handed on both sides.
ambidexterity
nounC1
/ˌæm.bi.dekˈster.ə.ti/The ability to use both hands with equal skill or ease.
ambience
nounB2
/ˈæm.bi.əns/The distinctive atmosphere, mood, or character of a place or situation.
ambient
adjectivenounC1
/ˈæmbiənt/Relating to or describing the immediate surrounding environment or atmosphere.
ambient air standard
nounC2
/ˈæmbiənt eə ˈstændəd/A legally established limit on the concentration of a pollutant in the outdoor air, designed to protect public health and the environment.
ambient music
nounB2
/ˈæm.bi.ənt ˈmjuː.zɪk/A genre of instrumental music that emphasizes tone, atmosphere and sonic texture over conventional melody, rhythm, or structure, often intended to create a calming or immersive mood.
ambient noise
nounMedium to High (In technical fields: High)
/ˈæm.bi.ənt ˈnɔɪz/The continuous background sound present in a given environment.
ambiente
nounC1/C2 (Low Frequency, Specialized/Technical)
/æmˈbiː.ɛn.teɪ/The atmosphere or pervading tone of a place, situation, or creative work.
ambigram
nounLow
/ˈæm.bɪ.ɡɹæm/A word, art form, or other symbolic representation that retains meaning or can be read as the same or a different word when viewed from a different orientation, such as being rotated, mirrored, or inverted.

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