DME

noun

ˌdē-(ˌ)em-ˈē 

: an electronic device that informs the pilot of an airplane of its distance from a particular ground station

Examples of DME in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Moving to Florida Eventually, through a convoluted arrangement of partnerships which stretched from Africa to the United States, Diomandé was offered the chance to join the DME Academy in Daytona Beach, Florida. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Dimethyl ether, or DME, is a gas that can be compressed into a liquid at room temperature under 75 psi, a relatively low pressure similar to that of a bike tire. — Idaho Statesman, 17 Aug. 2026

During his time at DME, the winger also played for Frenzi, where he was coached by Tyler Weston. — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 30 June 2026

Shah was charged by indictment earlier this month with conspiracy to commit health care fraud and wire fraud and health care fraud, stemming from a $64 million scheme that also allegedly submitted fraudulent Medicare claims for DME, the DOJ said. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

distance measuring equipment

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above