Definition of COMBUSTIBLE

combustible

Meanings

Plural: combustibles

Noun

  • a substance that can be burned to provide heat or power
  • A material that is capable of burning.
  • A cigarette or a similar product intended for smoking, as opposed to an electronic cigarette.

Adjective

  • capable of igniting and burning

Adj

  • Capable of burning.
  • Easily kindled or excited; quick; fiery; irascible.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French combustible, equivalent to combust + -ible.

Synonyms

;, combustible material, flammable, inflammable[contranym]]ic senses>

Antonyms

;, fireproof, incombustible, inflammable[contranym]]ic senses>, noncombustible, nonflammable, noninflammable, refractory, unflammable

Scrabble Score: 19

combustible is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
combustible is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
combustible is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 25

combustible is a valid Words With Friends word