DM

1 of 3

noun

ˌdē-ˈem 

plural DMs

: a private message sent on social media to a specific individual or group

However, Sadie Stanley was ultimately cast as Kim, and Madelaine even sent her an encouraging DM about her new role.

—Kara Nesvig

DM verb

DMed; DMing; DMs

Women around the world DMed Robbie and Sarah saying how much the couple's love inspired them.

—Rebecca Jennings

DM

2 of 3

abbreviation (1)

deutsche mark

dm

3 of 3

abbreviation (2)

decimeter

Examples of DM in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Give me one message for email, one for text, one for voice note, one for LinkedIn DM, and one for an in-person conversation. —Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026

One person, chosen at random, will receive two tickets and will be notified by DM on Sunday. —Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026

Among the international blue-chip galleries returning to the fair are Gagosian, Hauser & Wirth, David Zwirner, White Cube, Thaddaeus Ropac, Marian Goodman Gallery, Pace Gallery, Gladstone Gallery, kurimanzutto, Mendes Wood DM, and Goodman Gallery. —Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026

Returning heavy hitters include Gagosian, Gladstone Gallery, Marian Goodman Gallery, Hauser & Wirth, kurimanzutto, Mendes Wood DM, Pace Gallery, Thaddaeus Ropac, White Cube, and David Zwirner. —News Desk, Artforum, 28 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

direct message

First Known Use

Noun

2007, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

dm

1 of 2 abbreviation

decimeter

DM

2 of 2 abbreviation

1

dermatomyositis

2

diabetes mellitus

3

diastolic murmur

4

[Latin dystrophia myotonica] myotonic dystrophy