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

Although there are no overdraft fees, there may be out-of-network or third-party fees associated with ATM transactions or OTC cash withdrawal fees at retailers. — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 27 July 2026

Costco accepts all Visa cards, as well as cash, checks, debit/ATM cards, EBT and Costco Shop Cards. — New Atlas, 23 July 2026

According to a police report about the theft, a man used the victim’s debit card to take cash out of an ATM in west Fort Worth on May 7. — Mary Ella Hastings july 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

Burglars tried unsuccessfully to take an ATM from a store in Chicago's West Town community early Monday, police said. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 13 July 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