mic

1 of 3

noun

Mic

2 of 3

abbreviation (1)

Micah

MIC

3 of 3

abbreviation (2)

methyl isocyanate

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Noun
Noah Eagle will fill in on the mic, while Ahmed Fareed spells Maria Taylor as NBC’s studio host. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Jan. 2026 Although Atmosphere hasn’t been overtly political in its messaging like many conscious rap groups, social justice issues were often at the forefront of Daley’s early days on the mic, but the group has been doing its own version of the subgenre. Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026 Beyond the watch nights, Magie’s Valentine’s-week programming also includes Pitch A Friend evenings (at Coconut Grove) where friends take the mic to hype up great singles, and a Galentine’s floral design workshop (at Little River) paired with wines and bites from chef Ivan Barros. Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 Kilgo was on the mic as the team’s radio announcer. Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mic

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1961, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mic was in 1961

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“Mic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mic. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.

Medical Definition

MIC

abbreviation
1
methyl isocyanate
2
minimal inhibitory concentration; minimum inhibitory concentration
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