Synonyms for

Amazon

Verb / ˈæmʌˌzɑ:n / Another word for amazon — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Amazon can refer to the Amazon rainforest or the Amazon river, both of which are located in South America. It can also refer to the Amazon website or the Amazon company.

Synonyms & similar words

amazonriver virago amazon jungle rainforest woodland wilderness greenwood thicket forest grove copse bush

Synonyms by register

Formal

giantess colossus titaness

Informal

hunk stud powerhouse

Literary

valkyrie goddess of war heroine

Antonyms

weakling frail delicate timid small petite

Common collocations

  • amazon warrior
  • amazon rainforest
  • amazon river
  • amazon prime
  • amazon echo
  • amazon basin
  • amazon snake

Word family

noun amazon
adjective amazonian

Usage note

Refers to a tall, strong, and imposing woman, often with connotations of fierceness or power. Can also refer to the Amazon River or rainforest.

Example sentences

  1. The Amazon rainforest is home to many different species of animals.
  2. The Amazon river is the second-longest river in the world.
  3. I ordered a new book on Amazon.com.
  4. Amazon offers fast and convenient shipping for their customers.
  5. My friend just got a job working for Amazon.

Quotes

  • The Amazon is not a wilderness, it is a garden.
  • The Amazon rainforest is not just the lungs of our planet, it is also the heart of our planet.
  • The Amazon is a vast laboratory for sustainable development where millions of people live in harmony with nature.

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