burner

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈbɜːnə/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈbɝnɚ/

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Noun

Singular burner

Plural burners

A burner

1. (countable) A burner is something that fire comes from. A burner uses fuel (such as propane) and is often found on old stoves.
2. (countable) A burner is the thing on a stove that makes heat, even if it is electric.

   Take the kettle off the burner please.

Synonyms

• (electric stove) eye

Related words

• burn