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

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Murphy said the meth was discovered inside the tractor-trailer which was scheduled for delivery at the Atlanta State Farmers' Market in Forest Park. Jasmine Baehr, Fox News, 15 Aug. 2024 The driver was cited on charges of meth possession and misdemeanor theft, per the Cowboy State Daily. Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2024 Celery isn't the first vegetable meth has been found in. CBS News, 13 Aug. 2024 Advertisement Inside that warehouse, authorities said, were shipping labels, scales and also a package containing meth. Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for meth 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'meth.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

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

Dictionary Entries Near meth

Cite this Entry

“Meth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meth. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

meth

1 of 2 noun
British
: meths

meth

2 of 2 noun
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!