atm

1 of 3

abbreviation (1)

atmosphere; atmospheric

ATM

2 of 3

noun

ˌā-(ˌ)tē-ˈem 

: a computerized electronic machine that performs basic banking functions (such as handling check deposits or issuing cash withdrawals)

called also automated teller machine, automatic teller, automatic teller machine

ATM

3 of 3

abbreviation (2)

asynchronous transfer mode

Examples of atm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Burglars tried unsuccessfully to take an ATM from a store in Chicago's West Town community early Monday, police said. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Combine this with politicians who have used these programs as a government ATM and now both programs are broken and bankrupt. — Raven Harrison, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026

Itanare, Flores and Luis Freites Arvilla would then take turns appearing to approach the ATM, insert a card and enter a PIN, withdraw cash, and then repeat the process. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Among the schemes cited by officials was ATM jackpotting, a technically sophisticated form of theft in which criminals manipulate ATMs through malware, network intrusion or physical tampering to trigger unauthorized cash withdrawals. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1975, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for atm

• clem
• em
• femme
• gem
• hem
• phlegm
• rem
• stem
• them
• condemn
• mayhem
• diadem

Kids Definition

ATM

noun

ˌā-ˌtē-ˈem

: a computerized machine that performs basic banking functions (as issuing cash withdrawals)

Etymology

Noun

automatic teller machine

Medical Definition

atm

abbreviation

atmosphere; atmospheric