Amos

American  

[ey-muhs] / ˈeɪ məs /

noun

1. 1. a Minor Prophet of the 8th century b.c.

   2. a book of the Bible bearing his name.

2. a first name: from a Hebrew word meaning “burden.”

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Amos British  

/ ˈeɪmɒs /

noun

1. a Hebrew prophet of the 8th century _bc

2. the book containing his oracles

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Example Sentences

So in the meantime, it is left to people like Abdullahi and Amos to try to make their own peace.

From BBC

When the session was done, Cummins, who bakes more cookies than Famous Amos, sent each of her students out the door with a treat.

From Los Angeles Times

To mark Endometriosis Action Month, Amos said she wanted to host a concert in aid of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity.

From BBC

A spokesperson for the Department for Health and Social Care said Baroness Amos would "set out clear steps to improve maternity and neonatal care across England".

From BBC

"Tomb Raider" star Lara Croft will be crafted in Unreal Engine in her upcoming fresh adventures too, said Scot Amos, director of the Crystal Dynamics studio.

From Barron's