flame — a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire
Pronunciation (IPA): /fleɪm/
Example Sentences
- My cooking skills are so bad, even water catches flame when I'm in the kitchen.
- The Olympic flame travels around the world before the games begin.
- She met her old flame at the coffee shop and pretended not to see him.
flame
NOUN[/fleɪm/]
a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire
A single candle flame flickers in the dark cathedral as the monk prays.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin flamma, meaning fire or flame. This Latin term traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root bhel-, meaning to burn brightly or shine, reflecting humanity's ancient relationship with fire and one of the most fundamental concepts in human language.
Breakdown
Latin flamma (fire, flame) → Middle English and Old French flame → Modern English flame. The root bhel- (to burn brightly) + -ma (noun suffix) forms the Latin base.
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📝Examples
“My cooking skills are so bad, even water catches flame when I'm in the kitchen.”
“The Olympic flame travels around the world before the games begin.”
“She met her old flame at the coffee shop and pretended not to see him.”
“The birthday candles had such tiny flames that we needed a magnifying glass to see them.”
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