Amazon
ˈæməzən
Definition

Definition of Amazon - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
companyTMlarge online retailerTM
  • I bought a new book from Amazon.
e-commerce marketplace retailer
2.
geographymajor river in South America flowing into the Atlantic
  • The Amazon is vital for the rainforest ecosystem.
stream waterway
3.
Greek mythologyRarelegendary tribe of female warriors in Greek mythsRare
  • The Amazons were known for their bravery in battles.
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Expressions with Amazon

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describes a woman who is very strong and brave
She fought like an Amazon in the competition.
large tropical forest in South America
The Amazon rainforest is home to diverse wildlife.
disruptive impact of e-commerce on retail industry
The Amazon effect has changed how people shop worldwide.
cloud computing platform by Amazon
Many companies use Amazon Web Services for their cloud infrastructure.
parrot with a red neck from the Amazon group
The red-necked Amazon is known for its vibrant plumage.

Origin of Amazon

Greek, Amazon (without breast)

Terms with Amazon included in their meaning

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AWSacr.
acr: Amazon Web Services
platform offering cloud computing services
waterway
river in NW South America flowing into the Amazon
south america
river in Brazil flowing to the Amazon
AMIacr.
acr: Amazon Machine Image
virtual copy of a computer system for cloud use
fish
freshwater fish from the Amazon region
ASINacr.
acr: Amazon Standard Identification Number
unique number for items on Amazon
geography
port city in northern Brazil's Amazon delta
FAAMGacr.
acr: Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Google
group of top 5 US tech companies

Examples of Amazon in a sentence

  • She found a rare vinyl record on Amazon.
  • The Amazon is the second longest river in the world.
  • Many species in the Amazon are yet to be discovered.
  • The Amazons were depicted in ancient pottery.
  • Legends of the Amazons inspired many stories.

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  1. French:Amazon, Amazone, ...
  2. German:Amazon, Amazonas, ...
  3. Italian:Amazon, Rio delle Amazzoni, ...
  4. Spanish:Amazon, Amazonas, ...
  5. Portuguese:Amazon, Amazonas, ...
  6. Chinese:亚马逊, 亚马逊河, ...
  7. Japanese:アマゾン, アマゾン川, ...
  8. Arabic:أَمازون, نهر الأمازون, ...
  9. Hebrew:אָמָזוֹן, אַמָזוֹנָס, ...
  10. Russian:Amazon, Амазонка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Amazon, Амазонка, ...
  12. Hindi:अमेज़न, ...
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