ama
Ama (noun) means a traditional Japanese diver, typically a woman, who free-dives for pearls, shellfish, or seaweed. Example: “The ama dove without any breathing equipment, holding her breath for minutes at a time.”
How to Use Ama
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a traditional Japanese free-diver or the stabilizing float on an outrigger canoe, depending on context.
Word Forms
amas plural, amas plural, amas plural, amas plural, amas plural
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The _____ dove without any breathing equipment, holding her breath for minutes at a time.
Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese ama, referring to the traditional pearl and shellfish divers.
Rhymes for ama
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What does “ama” mean?
The word “ama” means a traditional Japanese diver, typically a woman, who free-dives for pearls, shellfish, or seaweed. In plain terms, either a traditional Japanese free-diver or the stabilizing float on an outrigger canoe, depending on context.
How do you pronounce “ama”?
“Ama” is pronounced AH-muh (/ˈɑː.mə/ in IPA).
How do you use “ama” in a sentence?
Here is “ama” used in a sentence: “The ama dove without any breathing equipment, holding her breath for minutes at a time.”
What part of speech is “ama”?
“Ama” is a noun.
Where does the word “ama” come from?
The word “ama” comes from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese ama, referring to the traditional pearl and shellfish divers.
Is “ama” a common word?
“Ama” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “ama” have?
“Ama” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a traditional Japanese diver, typically a woman, who free-dives for pearls, shellfish, or seaweed.
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