burn mark

Frequency: 6.02.9 per million words

a mark left on a surface by something hot

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Examples (10)

  • A hot pan left a noticeable burn mark on the kitchen countertop.
  • The investigator examined the burn mark on the floor to determine the fire's origin.
  • I accidentally left a burn mark on my favorite shirt with the iron.
  • There's a nasty burn mark on the carpet where the coal fell from the fireplace.
  • He tried to sand away the burn mark, but it was too deep in the wood.
  • The ancient manuscript had a mysterious burn mark on its corner.
  • Be careful with that curling iron; it can leave a permanent burn mark on the vanity.
  • Lightning striking the tree left a long, black burn mark all the way down its trunk.
  • You can still see the faint burn mark on the wall from the faulty wiring.
  • The explosion left scorch and burn marks all over the surrounding buildings.