mem

1 of 2

noun

: the 13th letter of the Hebrew alphabet see Alphabet Table

mem

2 of 2

abbreviation

1
member
2
memoir
3
memorial

Examples of mem in a Sentence

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Noun
Polaroid Go Generation 2, $90 For the pals who are always trying to capture the mems, check out this Polaroid camera. Melissa Epifano, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Hebrew mēm, literally, water

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1567, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mem was circa 1567

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“Mem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mem. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.

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