atm

1 of 3

abbreviation (1)

atmosphere; atmospheric

ATM

2 of 3

noun

ˌā-(ˌ)tē-ˈem 

: a computerized electronic machine that performs basic banking functions (such as handling check deposits or issuing cash withdrawals)

called also automated teller machine, automatic teller, automatic teller machine

ATM

3 of 3

abbreviation (2)

asynchronous transfer mode

Examples of atm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

California is sometimes described as the ATM of Democratic politics. — Ben Wieder, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

After years of ignoring how Florida seniors were victimized with the help of these machines, the Florida Legislature finally passed a new crypto ATM law. — Mike Ryan, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Visa and Mastercard non-bank ATM class-action settlement Who is eligible for payment? — Dan Avery, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

Thieves crashed a vehicle into a convenience store on Chicago's Near North Side early Monday and stole the ATM. — Lou Kleinberg, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1975, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for atm

• clem
• em
• femme
• gem
• hem
• phlegm
• rem
• stem
• them
• condemn
• mayhem
• diadem

Kids Definition

ATM

noun

ˌā-ˌtē-ˈem

: a computerized machine that performs basic banking functions (as issuing cash withdrawals)

Etymology

Noun

automatic teller machine

Medical Definition

atm

abbreviation

atmosphere; atmospheric