'amphora' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'amphora', where 'amphi-' meant 'on both sides' and '-phoreus' meant 'bearer'.

'amphora' changed from the Greek word 'amphoreus' and eventually became the modern English word 'amphora'.

Initially, it meant 'a vessel for carrying', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a specific type of ancient jar'.