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

Paul Hollingsworth, head of DM Economics at BNP Paribas Markets 360, agreed that the threshold for any policy action this year was high, and the next move could well be a hike. —Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026

Her tweet also inspired another X user, @EyesOnRoman, to come forward with a screenshot of him similarly asking over Instagram DM in 2019 if Walliser could be booked for a wedding. —Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2026

Comment ‘Angela’ and I’ll DM you a link to the full episode! —Sydney Lake, Fortune, 17 Nov. 2025

Plus, the boot – which comes in DM’s Yellow, Black, and DM’s Olive colorways – use the brand’s Ben sole with an exaggerated tread which is paired with a SoftWair insole. —Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025

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