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

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

His cerebral Alpine thriller Winter Sleepers (1997) attracted interest on the international festival scene, and his follow-up — a cheap crime drama about a girl, a gun, 20 minutes and DM 100,000 — would conquer the world. —Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Feb. 2025

For large parties and booking tables, DM Must Be Nice on Instagram. —Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2025

Past patrons of the homey eatery are asked to DM photos or videos of your visits — be they birthday parties, romantic anniversaries or just grabbing a slice — over the years since opening in 1971. —Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 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