crystal meth

noun

variants or less commonly crystal methamphetamine

: methamphetamine in the form of crystals of its hydrochloride salt C₁₀H₁₅N·HCl when used illicitly for smoking, snorting, or injecting

Crystal meth is so addictive that users often need to make several attempts to break their habit.

—Jeremy Quittner

called also crank, crystal, ice

Examples of crystal meth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The actress battled a crystal meth and cocaine addiction after Full House ended its eight-season run in 1995. —Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 6 July 2025

While walking home later, he was introduced to crystal meth by neighbors. —Sandy Mazza, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025

She was arrested on May 4, 2023, when authorities searched her residence and vehicle, reportedly finding about 390 grams of crystal meth and unspecified quantities of crack cocaine, LSD and prescription pills, according to officials. —Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2025

Right now, crystal meth is a problem for younger gay men. —Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

meth short for methamphetamine

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for crystal meth

• shibboleth
• beth
• breath
• death
• heth
• lethe
• seth
• sheth
• sneath

Medical Definition

crystal meth

noun

variants or crystal methamphetamine

: methamphetamine in the form of crystals of its hydrochloride salt C₁₀H₁₅N·HCl when used illicitly for smoking, snorting, or injecting

called also crank, crystal, ice