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
Police found a small plastic bag containing crystal powder residue that officers suspected was meth or cocaine, according to an affidavit, the Los Angeles Times reported. Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026 Jackson and his co-defendant, Ramiro Mendoza, 30, were tasked with accepting the delivery of about 305 pounds of meth that had been allegedly imported from Mexico, Goldberg said. Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Mar. 2026 Boston Police recover meth, ecstasy, fentanyl during arrest Boston Police arrested a Brockton man on drug charges in the area around East Brookline Street following community complaints, the department said in a statement. Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026 The show followed the destitute Cuylers — father Early, his illegitimate son Rusty, his meth-loving sister Lily, and his crabby grandmother Granny — and their various moneymaking high jinks. Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 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 1 Apr. 2026.

Medical Definition

meth

1 of 2 noun
British
: meths

meth

2 of 2 noun
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