ashes in a sentence

Definition

Ashes are the powdery residue left after the combustion of a substance, often referring to the remains of a body after cremation.

The campfire burned down to just glowing ashes.
She scattered her grandmother's ashes over the ocean.
After the volcano erupted, the landscape was covered in ashes.
He collected the ashes of the old house to start anew.
The memorial service included a poignant tribute to the ashes of the departed.
As the candle flickered, it left behind a trail of ashes on the table.
The artist used ashes to create a unique texture in his painting.
Their love story turned to ashes after the argument.
The firefighter stood among the ashes, searching for survivors.
In the end, all that remained were the ashes of their dreams.