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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2014
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]      
Rental expense under operating lease agreements $ 266us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense $ 219us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense  
Tax contingencies 726us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefits   710us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefits
Pledged Assets $ 369amzn_SecuritiesandFixedAssetsOwnedandPledgedasCollateralFairValue   $ 602amzn_SecuritiesandFixedAssetsOwnedandPledgedasCollateralFairValue