noun
Amex
Amex (noun) means informal short form of American Express, referring to the company or one of its credit cards. Example: “He paid the hotel bill with his Amex.”
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Informal short form of American Express, referring to the company or one of its credit cards.
"They both have their Amexes if they get hungry or if they need anything. They must not buy jewelry, bicycles, or anything over one thousand dollars."
— Kevin Dickson, Jack Ketsoyan (2017)
"He paid the hotel bill with his Amex."
How to use Amex
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual nickname people use instead of saying "American Express" in full.
When to use it
Common in speech and informal writing; official documents usually spell out "American Express."
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What does “Amex” mean?
The word “Amex” means informal short form of American Express, referring to the company or one of its credit cards. In plain terms, a casual nickname people use instead of saying "American Express" in full.
How do you use “Amex” in a sentence?
Here is “Amex” used in a sentence: “He paid the hotel bill with his Amex.”
What part of speech is “Amex”?
“Amex” is a noun.
What is the meaning of Amex?
"Amex" (noun) means informal short form of American Express, referring to the company or one of its credit cards.
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