Definitions

1. noun

A large river in South America that flows through Brazil, Colombia, and Peru, and is known for its discharge of about 209,000 cubic meters per second, making it the largest river in the world by discharge volume.

“The Amazon River is home to an incredible array of plant and animal life.”

2. proper noun

A global e-commerce company that specializes in online retail, founded in 1994 and based in Seattle, Washington.

“I love shopping on Amazon for all my holiday gifts.”

3. adjective

Relating to the Amazon River or its basin, or the region of South America that it flows through.

“The Amazonian rainforest is one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet.”