amen

interjection

(ˈ)ä-ˈmen  (ˈ)ā- 

ˈä- when sung

—used to express solemn ratification (as of an expression of faith) or hearty approval (as of an assertion)

Examples of amen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Which, amen, would be easy now. — Mary Gaitskill, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2026

Running a dozen minutes, the track operates like a mini-mix, with various movements taking their turn walloping you with amen breaks. — Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2024

Movie gods, hear our prayer: may cinematic murderers never remember to shut their blinds, amen. — Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 2 Nov. 2024

To those who live on their slopes, the mountains must be the beginning and end of everything, the amen on every prayer. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 2 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English, from Late Latin, from Greek amēn, from Hebrew āmēn

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing amen

• amen corner
• amen to that

Rhymes for amen

• again
• airmen
• bullpen
• culmen
• flagmen
• gunmen
• lawmen
• oilmen
• playpen
• schoolmen
• tegmen
• ben

Kids Definition

amen

interjection

(ˈ)ä-ˈmen  (ˈ)ā- 

ˈä-

when sung

—used to express agreement or approval