Definitions

1. noun

A large ancient Greek or Roman vessel, typically with two handles, used for storing and transporting wine, oil, or other liquids.

“The archaeologist carefully examined the ancient amphora that had been unearthed from the excavation site.”

2. noun

A unit of volume in the metric system, equivalent to 27.8 liters.

“The factory produced a large quantity of liquid using the metric system, with each shipment measuring 50 amphora.”