ABM

noun

ˌā-(ˌ)bē-ˈem 

plural ABM's or ABMs ˌā-(ˌ)bē-ˈemz 

: a missile for intercepting and destroying ballistic missiles : antiballistic missile

The 1972 ABM Treaty codified the then-prevalent view that ballistic-missile defense is strategically unwise because it undermines deterrence.

—Richard Wolfson

Examples of ABM in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Final Thoughts The biggest opportunity for mid-market businesses isn't adopting enterprise ABM. — Tausif Shaikh, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Scott Jenkins, the general manager of ABM, the company that helps manage housekeeping and engineering for the Phillies, said the intense winter weather has had the largest impact on their operations. — Marcella Baietto, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026

Scaglione has previously served as CFO for Total Wine & More, a retailer specializing in wine, spirits, and beer; ODP Corporation, a global B2B office equipment and services company; and ABM Industries, a global services company. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025

Many of those workers marched down Ponce de Leon on Monday, chanting, singing and waving signs after it was announced that 364 of the chapter’s 516 members voted unanimously among those present to authorize a strike if contract negotiations with ABM stall later this week. — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

ABM

noun

ˌā-(ˌ)bē-ˈem 

: antiballistic missile