noun
- a tall ancient Greek or Roman jar with two handles and a narrow neck, used for storing wine, oil, or other liquids
Usage: archaeology; historical
Examples
- The archaeologists discovered a well-preserved amphora in the ancient Roman ruins.
- Wine was transported across the Mediterranean in large clay amphorae.
- The museum’s collection includes several Greek amphorae from the 5th century BCE.
- Each amphora was marked with symbols indicating its contents and origin.
- The shipwreck contained dozens of amphorae that had held olive oil.
- Ancient potters shaped amphorae on wheels before firing them in kilns.