DT
Americanabbreviation
Usage
What else does DT mean? The abbreviation DT can variously stand for delirium tremens, a symptom of alcohol withdrawal; double tap, a reference to liking someone's post on Instagram; detective; the position of defensive tackle in football; or school detention. How is DT pronounced?[ dee-tee ]
Example Sentences
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Demonstrators were heard chanting "free DT" and "we want our Danny back"
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
DT shares are down 4.9% at 27.37 euros.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026
Houston Texans: Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State — The Texans need help along the interior of both of their lines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
T-Mobile told Barron’s in an email that “As per our usual practice, T-Mobile and DT do not comment on speculation regarding our corporate activity, nor are there specifics to share.”
From Barron's ● Apr. 21, 2026
Then LK ought to be to GQ as 3 to 2; and in the same ratio MG to CR, NC to FS, OF to DT.
From Treatise on Light by Christiaan Huygens
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