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ash Synonyms

Another word for ash

Choosing another word for ash depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The grayish-white to black powdery substance left after a combustible material has been completely burned.

Usage Example

"The volcano erupted, blanketing the surrounding villages in a thick layer of cinders."

Strong
cinders
soot
clinker
Weak
embers

• noun (Context 2)

The cremated remains of a human body (usually used in the plural).

Usage Example

"Following her wishes, they scattered her ashes over the ocean at sunrise."

Strongest
cremains
Strong
remains
dust
Weak
relics

• noun (Context 3)

A forest tree of the olive family (genus Fraxinus) with pinnate leaves, winged fruits, and tough, elastic wood.

Usage Example

"The cabinetmaker preferred working with ash tree because of its durability and beautiful, straight grain."

Strongest
ash tree

• Nearby Words

asexual
asexuality
asexually
ash
ash gourd
ashamed
ashamedly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ash. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ash
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