amy

¹

[ ey-mee ]

noun

, Slang.

, plural a·mies.

1. a vial of amyl nitrate.

Amy

²

[ ey-mee ]

noun

1. a female given name: from a French word meaning “beloved.”

Word History and Origins

Origin of amy¹

By shortening

Example Sentences

It seems Sony Pictures Entertainment co-chairman Amy Pascal is a big fan of the idea, too.

From The Daily Beast

Leaked emails show Sony Pictures Entertainment co-chairman Amy Pascal confessing that the dashing Elba should be 007.

From The Daily Beast

The Amy Pascal Manifesto: Aaron Sorkin Broke, Sleeping with Co-Worker?

From The Daily Beast

This year's shockers: no Amy Poehler, nothing for 'Mad Men,' and a whole lot of love for virgins and transgenders.

From The Daily Beast

Sorry: Kerry Washington, Tatiana Maslany, and, most confusingly, Golden Globes host Amy Poehler.

From The Daily Beast

Besides, whatever Jessie was engaged in must of necessity hold the attention of Amy.

From Project Gutenberg

“It is a girl,” declared Jessie, beginning to run and half dragging Amy Drew with her.

From Project Gutenberg

“Why, to look at her, I think that skinny woman would dare anything,” remarked Amy.

From Project Gutenberg

A big touring car stood in the narrow lane, headed toward the broad highway from which Jessie and Amy had come.

From Project Gutenberg

Owen thought he had better let it alone; and Amy tamed the tiger at once by giving it a bit of bread from her basket.

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