meth

1 of 2

noun

: methamphetamine
… estimates that two-thirds of the violent criminals he tries use meth, cook it or sell it.Paul Solotaroff
see crystal meth

meth-

2 of 2

combining form

variants or metho-
: methyl
methacrylic

Examples of meth in a Sentence

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Noun
Officials said conspiracy to distribute meth carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum potential penalty of life in prison and a fine of up to $10 million. Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 12 May 2026 Inside was almost 63 pounds of meth, separated into 27 packages, court documents say. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026 Church added that there may be more cases of super meth than health officials can track because the drug is coming from labs in Mexico. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026 The child’s blood also contained 30 nanograms per milliliter of meth. Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for meth

Word History

Etymology

Combining form

International Scientific Vocabulary, from methyl

First Known Use

Noun

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of meth was in 1966

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“Meth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meth. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

Medical Definition

meth

1 of 2 noun
British
: meths

meth

2 of 2 noun
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