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
For the first time in months, no meth psychosis obstructed my view. Nick Dothée, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026 Fort Collins Police Services told CBS Colorado the building was closed to access in mid-December after concerning levels of meth traces were detected in the building. Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026 That is the more potent of the drug’s two isomers and can be found in both street meth and prescription medications such as Desoxyn. Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 21 Jan. 2026 Speculation has circulated over the years about what was in that safe, including more than $100,000, gold or meth. Graham Womack updated January 15, Sacbee.com, 16 Jan. 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 3 Feb. 2026.

Medical Definition

meth

1 of 2 noun
British
: meths

meth

2 of 2 noun
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