burner
noun /ˈbɜːnə(r)/
/ˈbɜːrnər/
Idioms - the part of a cooker, etc. that produces a flameTopics Cooking and eatingc2
enlarge image - a large, solid metal piece of equipment for burning wood or coal, used for heating a room
- a wood burner
see also Bunsen burner
Idioms
on the back burner
- (informal) (of an idea, a plan, etc.) left for the present time, to be done or considered later see also back-burner compare on the front burner
on the front burner
- (informal, especially North American English) (of an issue, a plan, etc.) being given a lot of attention because it is considered important
- Anything that keeps education on the front burner is good.