Amazon

Pronunciation: /ˈæməzɑn/

Definitions of amazon

noun a river in South America that flows through Brazil and Peru

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a book on Amazon.

A2 She ordered a new phone from Amazon.

B1 Amazon is known for its fast delivery service.

B2 I prefer to shop on Amazon rather than in physical stores.

C1 Amazon has revolutionized the way we shop online.

C2 The Amazon rainforest is home to a diverse range of plant and animal species.

Examples of amazon in a Sentence

formal Amazon is a multinational technology company that focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence.

informal I ordered a new book from Amazon last night and it already arrived today!

slang I'm addicted to Amazon Prime, I can't stop ordering things online.

figurative The Amazon rainforest is often referred to as the 'lungs of the Earth' because of its vital role in producing oxygen.

Grammatical Forms of amazon

• past tense: amazed
• plural: amazons
• comparative: more amazing
• superlative: most amazing
• present tense: amazes
• future tense: will amaze
• perfect tense: has amazed
• continuous tense: is amazing
• singular: amazon
• positive degree: amazing
• infinitive: to amaze
• gerund: amazing
• participle: amazed

Origin and Evolution of amazon

First Known Use: 1390 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'amazon' originates from Greek mythology, specifically from the tribe of warrior women known as the Amazons.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the legendary warrior women, the term 'amazon' evolved over time to also describe strong, independent women in general.