S&M

¹ American  

[es-uhn-em] / ˈɛs ənˈɛm /

Or S and M

abbreviation

1. sadomasochism; sadism and masochism.

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S.&M. ² American  

abbreviation

Insurance.

1. stock and machinery.

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S & M British  

abbreviation

1. sadomasochism

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Etymology

Origin of S&M

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Metallica: S&M 2 This concert special features the rock group Metallica collaborating with the San Francisco Symphony conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas and Edwin Outwater.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2020

The albums feature mash-ups and covers of songs like Kelly Clarkson's "Since U Been Gone," Rihanna's "S&M" and La Roux's "Bulletproof."

From Seattle Times • Jun. 11, 2013

Tisci, an Italian whose S&M aesthetic has won him critical acclaim, had edged away from his signature hardcore look in seasons past, delivering more ethnic-inspired collections.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 25, 2010

Included in the kit are S&M Slam bars, the top plate, clamp, levers, and a throttle tube.

From Time Magazine Archive

After working with S&M and Tip, Davenport obviously has some great relationships with a ton of good BMX shops - possibly some that Greasy Comb currently doesn't have.

From Time Magazine Archive