"Burn" Example Sentences
1. The forest fires were burning out of control.
2. The paper towel was still burning after I put it in the sink.
3. I burned my hand on the stove when I touched the hot pot.
4. The sunset cast a burning glow on the horizon.
5. The chemistry experiment burned brightly until the flame was extinguished.
6. The candle was burning low and the wax was dripping down the side.
7. They burned the midnight oil studying for their final exams.
8. Burning rubber tires produced a thick, black smoke.
9. The rocket fuel burned intensely as it ignited.
10. The tiny ember still burned brightly in the dark.
11. The workouts were burning calories and fat.
12. I burned the toast again this morning.
13. My eyes were burning from being awake for so long.
14. The athlete's muscles burned from all the exercise.
15. The acid burned a hole through the metal container.
16. The witch burned sage to cleanse the area of negative energy.
17. The performer's words burned with passion and intensity.
18. The sunburn on his shoulders was starting to burn and itch.
19. The branding iron burned the shape of the cattle owner's initials onto the cow's hide.
20. The burning incense filled the room with a heady aroma.
21. The data were burned onto the compact disc.
22. His CDs were accidentally burned in the car fire.
23. The information was burned into my memory.
24. The tattoo artist burned the ink under my skin.
25. The fierce flames burned everything in their path.
26. The campfire burned brightly into the night.
27. The image of the accident was burned into my mind.
28. The cigarette was burning down to the filter.
29.The instructions were burned onto my brain.
30. His words were burning with hatred and ill will.
31. The athlete's lungs were burning for air.
32. I burned my hand while handling the hot pan.
33. The detective's cigarette was still burning in the ashtray.
34. I burned the book in the campfire after I finished reading it.
35. The sun was burning brightly in the sky that day.
36. The hikers burned damp leaves to keep warm during the night.
37. The words of the speechwriter burned with patriotism.
38. The campers burned their marshmallows until they were black.
39. The chemicals burned through the rubber tubing.
40. The hard tackle by the defender burned a hole in the running back's jersey.
41. The paper was accidentally burned in the office shredder.
42. The picture was burned into my memory forever.
43. The tanning bed burned my skin to a crisp.
44. The scented candle burned all night long.
45. The fighter pilot's plane was burning fuel at an alarming rate.
46. The art student burned the candle at both ends finishing the portfolio on time.
47. My cheeks are burning with embarrassment.
48. The rock stars' antics burned themselves out quickly.
49. The sulphuric acid burned a hole in the lab table.
50. The burn victim's flesh was badly burned.
51. The wood burned briskly in the fireplace.
52. The dean's sharp words burned into my ears.
53. The rock climber's muscles were burning from the ascent.
54. The spilled gasoline was burning in the driveway.
55. The popcorn burned and filled the kitchen with smoke.
56. The disinfectant burned my wound as I applied it.
57. The journalist's words burned with truth and righteousness.
58. My eyes are burning from reading so much.
59. The soldiers burned the town before they retreated.
60. It will take forever for all this fat to burn off my body.
Common Phases
1.
Burn the midnight oil: To study or work late into the night.
2.
Burn rubber: When a vehicle's tires spin rapidly, causing the rubber to heat up and smoke.
3.
Burned out: Exhausted from too much work or stress.
4.
Burning question: An important issue or topic of curiosity.
5.
Burn a hole in someone's pocket: An item that costs too much money.
6.
Burn your bridges: To take an action that prevents any future possibilities or opportunities.
7.
Burn some calories: To consume more calories than you consume through exercise or activity.
8.
Burning desire: An intense longing or strong motivation.
9. Rub the wrong way/Someone's candle
burns at both ends: Someone who is easily irritated or stressed out.
10. Get someone's goat: To annoy or purposely anger someone. The phrase comes from the practice of
burning one's neighbor's goat to irk them.