burner
|burn-er|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈbɜrnər/
🇬🇧
/ˈbɜːnə/
flame-producing device
Etymology
Etymology Information
'burner' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'brenner,' where 'brennen' meant 'to burn.'
Historical Evolution
'brenner' transformed into the modern English word 'burner' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who burns,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a device that produces a flame or heat.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device or apparatus that produces a flame or heat, typically used for cooking or heating.
The stove has four burners for cooking.
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Noun 2
a person or thing that burns something.
The burner was responsible for the bonfire.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35