plural noun
Official changes or additions to laws, documents, proposals, or agreements.
The lawyer proposed amendments to the contract.
The amendments were approved by the committee.
American English
How to pronounce amendments
nounB2Common word
uhMEHNDmnts
/əˈmɛnd̚.mn̩ts/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of amendment
Official changes or additions to laws, documents, proposals, or agreements.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
Official changes added to the U.S. Constitution.
The amendments expanded voting rights across the country.
The amendments protect important freedoms.
Useful expressions
the amendment to the U.S. Constitution that protects freedoms such as speech and religion
The First Amendment protects freedom of religion.
an official change to a constitution
The proposal would require a constitutional amendment.
a formal change that someone has suggested
The proposed amendment will be discussed tomorrow.