Amos

[ ey-muhs ]

noun

1. a Minor Prophet of the 8th century b.c.
2. a book of the Bible bearing his name.
3. a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “burden.”

Amos

/ ˈeɪmɒs /

noun

1. a Hebrew prophet of the 8th century bc
2. the book containing his oracles

Example Sentences

He partnered with Gaye and Helen Reddy to launch his cookie company, Famous Amos, in 1975.

From Ozy

Amos finished with eight tackles, the third most on the team, including one for a loss.

From Washington Post

His plans changed when, after much reflection, Amos decided his football career would be better served at another school.

From Washington Post

We believe it becomes a ‘good order and discipline’ issue if [Amos] believes he is being misrepresented by them.

From The Daily Beast

An Ani DiFranco or Tori Amos can be neutralized with a hefty country section or heavy metal.

From The Daily Beast

Not everyone shares the sentiment of Amos, including Elfreida Dahn, another street vendor.

From The Daily Beast

Margherita Missoni Gives Birth to Baby Boy: Margherita Missoni and husband Eugenio Amos are now proud parents!

From The Daily Beast

Amos Yadlin signs petition to free jailed Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard.

From The Daily Beast

For thus saith Amos: Jeroboam shall die by the sword, and Israel shall be carried away captive out of their own land.

From Project Gutenberg

A year ago news came to Montgomery of Amos Cadwalader's death, but no particulars concerning his family or burial place.

From Project Gutenberg

"You only have I known of all the families of the earth, therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities" (Amos iii:2).

From Project Gutenberg

But the hero of the story--Amos Barton--is a different sort of man from his worldly and easy rector.

From Project Gutenberg

In answer a man who had only lately joined the small encampment, Amos L. Lovejoy, immediately volunteered.

From Project Gutenberg