1
: the glowing gaseous part of a fire
2
a
: a state of blazing combustion
the car burst into flame
b
: a condition or appearance suggesting a flame or burning: such as
(1)
: burning zeal or passion
(2)
: a strong reddish-orange color
3
5
: the memory, reputation, or beliefs of a deceased person
6
: an angry, hostile, or abusive electronic message
flamed; flaming
1
: to burn with a flame : blaze
2
a
: to burst or break out violently or passionately
flaming with indignation
b
: to send an angry, hostile, or abusive electronic message
3
: to shine brightly : glow
color flaming up in her cheeks
1
: to send or convey by means of flame
flame a message by signal fires
2
3
: to send an angry, hostile, or abusive electronic message to or about
flamer
noun
Examples of flame in a Sentence
Noun
the flame of a candle
We built a fire and roasted marshmallows over the flames.
They tried to put out the fire, but the flames grew higher.
The engine burst into flame.
Verb
A fire flamed in the oven.
The sun flamed through the clouds.
color flaming in her cheeks
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Martín González Gómez, New York Times, 13 June 2025
The flame was lit again nearly two decades later when Evans reprised his role as Johnny Storm in Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) — this time with more facial hair than his initial clean-cut image.
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 13 June 2025
Asia London Palomba, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 June 2025
Yes, the Savannah Bananas’ brand of baseball is far too outlandish ever to be compared to the major leagues — from flaming baseballs, rump-shaking umps and dress rehearsals.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
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Noun
Natanz nuclear-enrichment complex Social media footage verified by The Times, as well as an Iranian news report, show flames and thick black smoke billowing from the Natanz nuclear-enrichment complex.
—Martín González Gómez, New York Times, 13 June 2025
The flame was lit again nearly two decades later when Evans reprised his role as Johnny Storm in Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) — this time with more facial hair than his initial clean-cut image.
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 13 June 2025
Verb
The Empire Mica caught on fire, sending giant plumes of black smoke into the air and a massive puddle of flaming oil into the surrounding water.
—Asia London Palomba, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 June 2025
Yes, the Savannah Bananas’ brand of baseball is far too outlandish ever to be compared to the major leagues — from flaming baseballs, rump-shaking umps and dress rehearsals.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
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“Flame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flame. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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flame
1 of 2 noun1
: the glowing gas that makes up part of a fire
2
: a state of burning brightly
the car burst into flame
a building in flames
3
: a condition or appearance suggesting a flame
4
: the person one is in love with : sweetheart
an old flame
5
: a hostile or rude electronic message
sent me a flame by email
flame
2 of 2 verb
flamed; flaming
1
: to burn with a flame : blaze
2
: to burst or break out violently
flaming with anger
3
: to shine brightly
4
: to treat or affect by flame or fire
especially
: to sterilize by a flame
5
: to send a hostile or rude electronic message to or about
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