DM

1 of 3

noun

plural DMs
: a private message sent on social media to a specific individual or group
However, Sadie Stanley was ultimately cast as Kim, and Madelaine even sent her an encouraging DM about her new role.Kara Nesvig
DM verb
DMed; DMing; DMs
Women around the world DMed Robbie and Sarah saying how much the couple's love inspired them. Rebecca Jennings

DM

2 of 3

abbreviation (1)

deutsche mark

dm

3 of 3

abbreviation (2)

decimeter

Examples of DM in a Sentence

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Noun
Profiles are short and sweet, featuring a handful of photos with minimal text (the app recommends keeping bios under 45 words), which encourages you to react quickly and to DM to learn more. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025 As Riegel points out, in the actual play sessions, all of the NPCs are controlled and voiced by DM, Matt Mercer. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025 Like other apps, Weverse allows fans the chance to connect directly through Weverse DM. Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025 Go viral in your niche, then DM people that come through. Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for DM

Word History

Etymology

Noun

direct message

First Known Use

Noun

2007, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of DM was in 2007

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“DM.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DM. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

Medical Definition

dm

1 of 2 abbreviation
decimeter

DM

2 of 2 abbreviation
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diabetes mellitus
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diastolic murmur
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[Latin dystrophia myotonica] myotonic dystrophy
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