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

Later in his career, Karim worked on the asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) technique, a high-speed networking technology crucial to the transition from traditional telephone networks to broadband and digital ones. — IEEE Spectrum, 10 Sep. 2026

Fee-free cash withdrawals from any HSBC ATM around the world. — Carson Brunson, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

That isn’t a library, that’s a row of perpetual ATM machines. — Joseph Kahn, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026

After compensating them for opening the accounts, Christian reportedly collected their personal identification information and ATM card numbers. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 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