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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.


adjective

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

    burner email accounts;

    a burner digital identity.

burner

/ ˈɜːə /

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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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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
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The only treatment offered to her was a Mirena coil, and she now feels she has been "put on the back burner" with no further medication.

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This week, it emerged that the European Union is giving top officials burner phones and laptops before they travel to the United States because of security concerns.

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“It’s not really on the front burner,” added Glen Murray, the Kings director of player development “I haven’t really thought about it a lot.”

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Malen's Villa career has been more of a slow burner, but his confidence will be boosted by a fine performance as a substitute capped with a goal.

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The Finchingfield Lion pub was packed on a Friday afternoon, with a roaring log burner warming the locals.

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