Amish

adjective

ˈä-mish  ˈa- 

ˈā-

: of or relating to a strict sect of Mennonites who were followers of Amman and settled in America chiefly in the 18th century

Amish noun

Examples of Amish in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There are records of virus outbreaks and autism in Amish communities. —Nate Trela, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024

Lancaster County as a whole — most of which is not Amish — is a GOP stronghold that Trump won handily, though both parties’ votes edged up from 2020, according to unofficial results posted by the Pennsylvania Department of State. —Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2024

Turkey options available include all-natural, organic fresh Amish and hormone and antibiotic-free. —Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024

Growing up in Amish country near Gettysburg, Pa., Leeper would listen to old cassette tapes of radio shows pre-television, of people like Lucille Ball and Jack Benny. —Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from German amisch, from Jacob Amman died before 1730 Swiss Mennonite elder + -isch -ish

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

Amish

adjective

ˈäm-ish  ˈam- 

ˈām-

: of or relating to the Mennonites who were followers of Amman and settled in America

Amish noun

Etymology

probably from German amisch, from Jacob Amman or Amen, flourished 1693–97, Swiss Mennonite bishop