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Word

AMC

Phoneticsamc

/ˈeɪˌɛmˈsi/

Definitions

01television network

B2

n. Stands for American Movie Classics. A popular US TV channel that makes famous shows like 'Breaking Bad' and 'The Walking Dead'.

n. Abbreviation for American Movie Classics. A major American basic cable television network owned by AMC Networks, primarily known for its original scripted programming.

“We stayed up late to watch the new episode of the drama on AMC.”

“The network AMC underwent a significant brand shift in the late 2000s, moving from a repository for classic cinema to a powerhouse of original prestige television.”

American English

02cinema chain

B2

n. Stands for American Multi-Cinema. One of the largest movie theatre companies in the world.

n. Abbreviation for American Multi-Cinema. An American movie theatre chain that is currently the largest cinema chain globally.

“We bought our tickets for the blockbuster at the local AMC cinema.”

“Investors closely monitored AMC during the retail trading surge, as the cinema chain became a central focus of the 'meme stock' phenomenon.”

American English

Synonyms

cinemamovie theatre

03US Air Force command

C1 · Science

n. Stands for Air Mobility Command. A part of the US Air Force that handles moving troops and supplies by plane.

n. Abbreviation for Air Mobility Command. A major command of the United States Air Force responsible for providing global air mobility through airlift and aerial refuelling.

“The supplies were delivered to the base by an AMC transport plane.”

“AMC plays a critical role in humanitarian missions, coordinating the rapid deployment of aid and personnel to disaster zones across the globe.”

American English · Technical

Domains

MilitaryTelevision

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