m

¹m

noun, often capitalized often attributive \ˈem\

plural m's or ms\ˈemz\

Definition of M

1

a : the 13th letter of the English alphabet b : a graphic representation of this letter c : a speech counterpart of orthographic m

2

: one thousand — see number table

3

: a graphic device for reproducing the letter m

4

: one designated m especially as the 13th in order or class

5

: something shaped like the letter M

6

a : em 2 b : pica 2

Examples of M

1. a word that starts with an m
2. a word that starts with m

First Known Use of M

before 12th century

Other Alphabet Terms

cuneiform, linear, minuscule, pictograph, rune, symbology, wedge

Rhymes with M

em, femme, gem, hem, LEM, mem, phlegm, REM, Shem, stem, them