Definitions

1. noun

an Asian woman, especially a Chinese or Southeast Asian woman who works as a domestic worker, typically in a household

“She worked as an amah for the wealthy family for over a decade.”

2. noun

a female servant or attendant, especially in a domestic setting

“The young amah took care of the children while their parents were away.”

3. verb

to care for or attend to someone or something, especially in a domestic setting

“The amah the baby, making sure she was fed and bathed on time.”