fm

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abbreviation (1)

fathom

Fm

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symbol

fermium

FM

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noun

ˈef-ˌem 

often attributive

: a broadcasting system using frequency modulation

also : a radio receiver of such a system

FM

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abbreviation (2)

field manual

Examples of fm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Wilson’s work in music includes the albums Sound of a Woman, released earlier this year (a deluxe version dropped in September); AM/FM; Rita Wilson; Bigger Picture, and Halfway to Home. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

Entravision, the company behind José FM, is now broadcasting the show in English as well and has brought it to Sacramento, Modesto, Palm Springs, Las Vegas, El Paso and elsewhere. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Newer bets include Hoichoi FM, which carries original audio fiction inside the app, and Sooper, a microdrama venture working across languages and markets. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

The plant will be at 100 FM 3083 near the company’s pilot facility. — Catherine Dominguez, Houston Chronicle, 30 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

frequency modulation

First Known Use

Noun

1940, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

FM

noun

ˈef-ˌem

: a system of broadcasting using frequency modulation

also : a receiver of radio waves broadcast by such a system

FM adjective

Medical Definition

Fm

symbol

fermium