amy
noun
a vial of amyl nitrate.
amy
1 American
[ey-mee]
/ ˈeɪ mi /
noun
Slang.
amies
plural
Amy
2
American
[ey-mee]
/ ˈeɪ mi /
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of amy
By shortening
Example Sentences
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Performance artist Amy Kaps plans to literally wrap herself in the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
Sophia Dunkley's form faltered and Amy Jones was promoted.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
If the Wayans were able to slip in a joke about Taylor, why didn’t they cut a separate quip about horror never winning Oscars, when Amy Madigan won for “Weapons” the same night?
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
Whale fall researcher Amy Baco-Taylor at Florida State University told AFP the "remarkable discovery" would "likely provide many new insights".
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Amy throws her arms around both of us.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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