1. plural of burning; instances or acts of fire consuming something
2. plural of burning; sensations of heat or pain on the skin or in the body
3. plural of burning; intense feelings or desires
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The burnings of the forest lasted for weeks.
• She complained of burnings in her throat after the spicy meal.
• His burnings for adventure led him to travel the world.
• The ancient burnings of heretical texts were documented in historical records.
• Burnings of leaves filled the autumn air with smoke.
• The patient reported burnings and tingling in her feet.