DM

1 of 3

noun

ˌdē-ˈem 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

This article includes reporting from The Associated Press In the US, call or text the Childhelp abuse hotline at 800-422-4453 or visit their website for more resources and to report child abuse or DM for help. —Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024

There are even discussions on what are common problems in the game such as overly cautious players or players that don’t respect the story the DM is trying to tell. —Rob Wieland, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024

The campaign even features a pre-party pep talk to a DM (host)line with Fineman. —Marina Watts, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024

SoftBank is flush with cash these days, and is plowing ever deeper into AI. —DM Elon vs. The Onion The Onion’s humorous-but-completely-serious bankruptcy-court bid for Alex Jones’s conspiracy site InfoWars has hit another hurdle of sorts. —Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

direct message

First Known Use

Noun

2007, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

dm

1 of 2 abbreviation

decimeter

DM

2 of 2 abbreviation

1

dermatomyositis

2

diabetes mellitus

3

diastolic murmur

4

[Latin dystrophia myotonica] myotonic dystrophy