AMI
n. countablen. a close friend. You use this word to describe someone you trust and feel very comfortable with.
n. a person who is a close and trusted friend. Informal in register; often used in the fixed phrase 'friend and ally' or simply as a synonym for 'close friend'.
She has been my best ami since childhood.
After years of working together, they became more than colleagues; they were true amis.
In the quiet moments between battles, the soldiers found solace in the camaraderie of their amis, sharing stories and fears under the starlight.
Last updated May 4, 2026