Amazon
/ˈæməzɒn/
Definitions
3 meaningsThe largest river in South America, flowing through Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and other countries.
/ˈæməzɒn/
The large South American river
The Amazon rainforest surrounds the Amazon River.
💡 Simply: A very big river in South America.
More Examples
The Amazon is a vital waterway for many communities.
How It's Used
"The Amazon River is the largest river by discharge volume in the world."
A multinational technology company specializing in e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
/ˈæməzɒn/
The e-commerce company
Amazon offers a vast selection of products.
💡 Simply: A big online store.
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a popular cloud platform.
How It's Used
"I ordered the book from Amazon."
A member of a race of female warriors in Greek mythology.
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A member of a mythical tribe of female warriors
The Amazons were known for their skill in battle.
💡 Simply: A female warrior from ancient stories.
More Examples
Many artworks depict scenes of Amazons fighting.
How It's Used
"The legend of the Amazons is fascinating."
From the Amazon River in South America, named after the Amazons, a race of female warriors in Greek mythology. The river's name was given due to its immense size and power.
The word 'Amazon' has been used in its geographical and mythological contexts since antiquity, with its association with the e-commerce company being more recent.
Memory tip
Think of 'amazing' size and 'zoning' across many countries.
Word Origin
"Without breast; referring to a myth that the Amazons cut off one breast for better archery"