amazon
/ˈæ.mə.zən/
B1 · Intermediate★★★★☆
Simple Meaning
a very large river in South America, or a tall, strong woman in old stories
When to Use
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Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“Have you seen the new series about the Amazon rainforest?”
“She's a total amazon on the basketball court — so tall and powerful.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A tall, strong, athletic woman.
“Although the evidence for real Amazons is thin, women athletes are often dubbed amazons.”
Related Words
Synonyms:
rainforestwarrior
Word Family:
Amazonian