Amphora
/æmˈfɔːrə/
noun
A tall jar with two handles and a narrow neck used in ancient Greece and Rome to carry wine or oil.
The museum had an amphora from ancient Greece on display.
Often appears as...
greek amphora
roman amphora
Usage tips
Historical
Historical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Use
Amphora were used historically; today, they symbolize ancient Greek and Roman culture. 
The artist depicted a vineyard with workers filling amphorae with wine.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Symbol
Amphorae often appear in art or literature as symbols of antiquity and tradition. 
The poet likened memories to amphorae, storing the essence of past joys.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Modern
Don't use 'amphora' to describe modern containers— it's primarily for historical references. 
In the game, players traded amphorae of olive oil, as currency of ancient times.