BEM
(in especially pulp science fiction) bug-eyed monster: an extraterrestrial being, especially one having a grotesque appearance.
BEM
1 American
[bem]
/ bɛm /
B.E.M.
2
American
abbreviation
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Bachelor of Engineering of Mines.
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British Empire Medal.
BEM
British
abbreviation
Etymology
Origin of BEM
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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Last month Alexander Rigby from Bootle received a BEM for raising funds for supporting domestic abuse victims, by running ultra-marathons in Merseyside.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
She has been awarded a BEM for services to theatre and to the community for her work, which helped bring about the continued growth and the future of Nantwich Players Theatre.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
Other honours recipients from Cornwall include former naval gunner Godfrey Harrison, awarded a BEM for services to the community in Bude-Stratton.
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2023
She said the BEM is "a great honour".
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2023
I say "Send them a letter postmarked Outer Space signed BEM saying we lost our own planet in a nova and will take over theirs two weeks from Tuesday."
From The Lost Kafoozalum by Pauline Ashwell
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