Amazon (noun)

1. A member of a legendary race of female warriors.
2. A tall, strong and athletic woman.
3. The largest online retailer of products and services in the world.

Origin:

Early 16th century, from latin amazon, from greek amazon, from a- (not) + mazos (breast).

Examples:

1. The story of the Amazons is a popular subject in Greek mythology.
2. She"s a real amazon, she"s 6 feet tall and can bench press twice her weight.
3. I always buy books on Amazon.
4. Amazon is a major player in the e-commerce market.
5. The company was named after the mighty Amazons of Greek mythology.