amazon

[ˈæməzɑːn]

amazon Definition

  • 1a member of a legendary race of female warriors in Greek mythology
  • 2the world's largest river by volume, flowing through South America
  • 3a multinational technology company that focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence

Using amazon: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "amazon" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The Amazons were known for their fighting skills and bravery.

  • Example

    The Amazon River is home to many unique species of plants and animals.

  • Example

    I ordered a book from Amazon and it arrived the next day.

Phrases with amazon

  • a large tropical rainforest in South America, covering much of the Amazon Basin

    Example

    The Amazon rainforest is home to many indigenous tribes and rare animal species.

  • a subscription service offered by Amazon that provides free shipping, streaming of movies and TV shows, and other benefits

    Example

    I signed up for Amazon Prime so I can get free shipping on my orders.

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)

    a subsidiary of Amazon that provides on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs to individuals, companies, and governments

    Example

    Many startups use Amazon Web Services to host their websites and applications.

Origins of amazon

from Greek 'Amazon', meaning 'without breast'

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Summary: amazon in Brief

The term 'Amazon' [ˈæməzɑːn] has three main meanings: a member of a legendary race of female warriors in Greek mythology, the world's largest river by volume in South America, and a multinational technology company that focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. Examples include 'The Amazons were known for their fighting skills and bravery,' 'I ordered a book from Amazon and it arrived the next day,' and 'The Amazon rainforest is home to many indigenous tribes and rare animal species.' Phrases like 'Amazon Prime' and 'Amazon Web Services' refer to specific services offered by the company.

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