om

noun

\ˈōm

\

Definition of om

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a mantra consisting of the sound \ˈōm\ and used in contemplation of ultimate reality

OM

abbreviation

Definition of OM (Entry 2 of 2)

order of merit

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Nothing like a few sun salutations and oms to start the day. — David Gelles, New York Times, "My Life in WeWorld," 17 Feb. 2018 Halftime: 8-2, Reservoir Hammond 18, Oakland Mills 3 Ha (1-3 county, 6-4 overall), OM (0-4, 1-8) Goals: OM — Browne 1, Smelkinson 1, Mills 1. — Howard County Times, "Howard County varsity roundup, April 28," 28 Apr. 2017 WL (2-13 county, 3-13 overall), OM (0-15, 0-16) WL — 2 0 1 0 3 10 4 20 11 4 OM — 2 0 0 2 1 4 3 12 15 2 Pitching: WL — Baird and Leslie; OM — Smith, Bydume and Yu. — Howard County Times, "Howard County varsity roundup, May 8," 8 May 2017 Friday, Famous Freddie's – Fox Lake, 510 Park St., Fox Lake, free, 847-587-9677 Play n' OM – Parent and Child Class Series: April-May: This is for 2- to 4-year olds. — Chicago Tribune, chicagotribune.com, "Community calendar," 8 May 2017 Get your om on in the Yoga Room, which offers free loaner mats and cleansing wipes, also in 3 (access is free). — Elaine Glusac, New York Times, "An Airport Survival Guide," 1 Sep. 2016

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