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burner

Pronunciation: /ˈbɜːnə/

The English word “burner” has 9 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. An element on a kitchen stove, hob, or cooktop that generates localized heat for cooking.
  2. A device that generates localized heat for experiments; a Bunsen burner.
  3. A device that burns fuel; e.g. a diesel engine; a hot-air balloon's propulsion system.
  4. A device for burning refuse; an incinerator.
  5. A device that records data or music to an optical disc, such as a CD-R or DVD-RW.
  6. An app that creates temporary phone numbers for a user.
  7. An elaborate piece of graffiti.
  8. A pyrotechnic tear gas canister.
  9. A handgun.

Etymology

From burn + -er. Merged with and eclipsed related Middle English brennar, brennere (“an incendiary, incinerator”). Compare German Brenner (“burner”), Swedish brännare (“burner”).

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