PMS

noun

ˌpē-(ˌ)em-ˈes 

: premenstrual syndrome

Examples of PMS in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The company also revealed that the vessel’s control system, or platform management system (PMS), is central to the submarine’s operation. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026

Desperate to soothe symptoms caused by unbalanced hormones, women are turning to a TikTok trend that recommends combining allergy medication and antacids to treat conditions like PMS or menopause. — Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 1 July 2026

Current phase-specific guidance points to iron-rich foods during menstruation to replace losses, lighter liver-supporting foods in the follicular phase, anti-inflammatory foods in the luteal phase and magnesium and B6 in the late luteal phase for PMS support. — Allison Palmer updated June 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026

Eating guidance for cycle syncing focuses on iron during menstruation, lighter foods in the follicular phase, anti-inflammatory choices in the luteal phase and magnesium and B6 in the late luteal stretch for PMS support. — Allison Palmer updated June 13, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

PMS

noun

ˌpē-ˌem-ˈes 

: premenstrual syndrome

Medical Definition

PMS

noun

ˌpē-(ˌ)em-ˈes 

: premenstrual syndrome