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glam

American  
[glam] / glæm /

noun

  1. glamour.


adjective

  1. glamorous.

glam British  
/ ɡlæm /

adjective

  1. slang short for glamorous

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Etymology

Origin of glam

First recorded in 1960–65; by shortening

Example Sentences

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The evening follows the format of Hollywood's higher-profile ceremonies, though with less glam.

From Barron's

But as well as being known for her glam, aspirational image, Lawson is anything but out of reach to fans cooking in their own kitchens.

From BBC

Pretti died near Glam Doll Donuts, along another vibrant stretch of diverse, immigrant-owned restaurants known as Eat Street.

From Los Angeles Times

There will also be a skin based on the singer's glam from her hit track Pink Pony Club.

From BBC

“It effectively killed the last vestiges of ’80s glam rock, all that hair, metal and theatrics,” says Fink.

From The Wall Street Journal