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burners

Pronunciation: [ˈbɜrnərz]

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Learn how to use burners in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “cooking”

(noun) burners are the parts of a stove that produce heat to cook food. They can be gas flames or electric coils. When you want to boil water or fry an egg, you turn on the burner.

Example

I turned on the burner to make some spaghetti.

Example

The stove didn't work because none of the burners would light up.

Example

Which burners do you use when you cook dinner?

Context: “camping”

(noun) burners can also refer to portable devices used to cook food outdoors, often fueled by propane or other fuels. They are useful for camping trips when you can't use a regular stove.

Example

We used a small burner to cook hot dogs while camping.

Example

We couldn't cook our meal because the burner ran out of fuel.

Example

Did you bring a burner for cooking at the campsite?

Context: “sports”

(noun) burners can refer to fast runners, especially in sports like track and field. They are called burners because they can quickly 'burn' through the track and leave others behind.

Example

She is one of the fastest burners on the team, winning many races.

Example

He couldn't keep up because he isn't a burner like his friends.

Example

Who are the biggest burners on the track team this year?

How to pronounce burners

Pronunciation: [ˈbɜrnərz]

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