amps Definition
- 1a unit of electric current equal to a flow of one coulomb per second.
- 2amplifiers, especially for musical instruments.
Using amps: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "amps" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The circuit can handle up to 10 amps of current.
Example
He turned up the amps on his guitar to make it louder.
Example
The band needs a new set of amps for their upcoming tour.
Origins of amps
shortened form of 'amperes', named after the French physicist André-Marie Ampère
Summary: amps in Brief
'Amps' [æmps] is a noun that has two meanings. The first refers to a unit of electric current, which is equal to a flow of one coulomb per second. The second meaning is short for 'amplifiers,' especially for musical instruments. Examples of 'amps' in use include 'The circuit can handle up to 10 amps of current' and 'He turned up the amps on his guitar to make it louder.'
