cum
preposition
with; combined with; along with (usually used in combination).
cum
1 American
[koom, kuhm]
/ kʊm, kʌm /
preposition
cum
2
American
[kuhm]
/ kʌm /
noun
Slang: Vulgar.
cum.
3
American
abbreviation
cum
1
British
/ kʌm /
noun
verb
cum
2
British
/ kʌm /
preposition
Etymology
Origin of cum
First recorded in 1580–90; from Latin: “with, together with” (preposition); cf. com- ( def. )
Example Sentences
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He graduated summa cum laude from New York University in 1948, and earned a master’s in economics two years later and a Ph.D in economics in 1977.
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
She graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz science communication master’s program and earned a bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College, magna cum laude.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026
Fugate is a self-described “Trumplican” who interned for state lawmakers in Austin before graduating magna cum laude a year ago with a degree in politics and law from the University of Texas at San Antonio.
From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2025
The award-winning writer who graduated cum laude from Harvard University, came to prominence after her recitation of “The Hill We Climb” at the inauguration of President Biden.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 26, 2025
There are, first of all, identity claims, which are deliberate expressions about how we would like to be seen by the world: a framed copy of a magna cum laude degree from Harvard, for example.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
The notes on the document state: “3 yrs. of cum. profits, you start to think about releasing the valuation allow. The valuation allow. When probably 2013, 2014.”
From New York Times ● Apr. 12, 2016
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