ABM

noun

ˌā-(ˌ)bē-ˈem 

plural ABM's or ABMs ˌā-(ˌ)bē-ˈemz 

: antiballistic missile

Examples of ABM in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Orla Murphy is co-founder of Maven B2B, a specialist ABM agency. —Orla Murphy, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025

Influential if eccentric nuclear war strategist Herman Kahn used exactly this argument in print to help the humiliated McNamara when the earlier ABM system was announced. —Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025

Best Practices For Long-Term ABM Success Remember, ABM is a long-term strategy, not a one-time campaign. —Dave Foster, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025

Officials with Service Employees International Union announced the strike by workers employed by American Airlines contractors, ABM and Prospect, in a statement obtained by USA TODAY Monday, after the workers on Friday voted to authorize their strike at the busy airport. —Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2024

Following an investigation, Massport terminated its contract with ABM. —Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2024

This union represents employees of ABM and Prospect Airport Services, which voted to create the chapter last year. —Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Dec. 2024

The original data was derived from the ABM Industries Incorporated annual 10-K report dated December 19, 2024. —Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Dec. 2024

The Bills and management company ABM provide shovels, but shoveling fans are welcome to bring their own equipment as well, the team said. —Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 1 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

ABM

noun

ˌā-(ˌ)bē-ˈem 

: antiballistic missile