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

Instead, both have a substantial amount of activity beginning in earnest less than 4 hours after DM made her way to BF’s room. —Taylor Romine, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025

After Joan answers a DM from a brand called Ethnos, Slanted kicks into gear. —Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025

Having finally booked the film but unable to reach Issa, Torres sent a DM to the movie’s Instagram account, not knowing who, if anyone, would answer. —Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2025

Khloé Kardashian is calling out the men who make their DM requests a family affair. —Esther Kang, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025

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