Search Dictionary
Definition of ampere

ampere

/ˈæm.pɪər/
am · pere
Plural:amperes
JUMP TO:

ampere Lexical Profile

ampere Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The standard base unit of electric current in the International System of Units (SI), equal to a flow of one coulomb of charge per second.

Example

"A standard household circuit breaker is typically rated to handle fifteen or twenty amperes of current."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for ampere

• Rhymes for ampere

• Nearby Words

amoxicillin
amp
amped
ampere
ampersand
amphetamine
amphibian

Word Origin & Etymology

Named in 1881 after the French physicist and mathematician André-Marie Ampère (1775–1836), one of the founders of the science of classical electromagnetism.

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ampere. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ampere
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.