Ames
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Name — A surname, also a diminutive of the female given name Amy, and the name of a city in Iowa, United States.
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Etymology
From the clipping of Amy + the hypocoristic suffix -s.
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What does “Ames” mean?
The word “Ames” means a surname, also a diminutive of the female given name Amy, and the name of a city in Iowa, United States.
How do you pronounce “Ames”?
“Ames” is pronounced aymz (/eɪmz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ames” in a sentence?
Here is “Ames” used in a sentence: “Ames, Iowa is home to Iowa State University.”
What part of speech is “Ames”?
“Ames” is a name.
Is “Ames” a common word?
“Ames” is an uncommon word in modern English.