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
In January, authorities announced more than 1,500 pounds of meth were seized from clandestine laboratories in the states of Durango, Sinaloa and Michoacán. CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026 The alleged family-run trafficking group conducted multiple sales of drugs including meth and fentanyl, often involving quantities of about one pound or more, prosecutors said. Jasmine Mendez follow, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026 Police found a small plastic bag containing crystal powder residue that officers suspected was meth or cocaine, according to an affidavit, the Los Angeles Times reported. Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026 Jackson and his co-defendant, Ramiro Mendoza, 30, were tasked with accepting the delivery of about 305 pounds of meth that had been allegedly imported from Mexico, Goldberg said. Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Mar. 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 23 Apr. 2026.

Medical Definition

meth

1 of 2 noun
British
: meths

meth

2 of 2 noun
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