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glam

American  
[glam] / glæm /

noun

glams plural
  1. glamour.


adjective

  1. glamorous.

glam British  
/ ɡlæm /

adjective

  1. slang short for glamorous

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of glam

First recorded in 1960–65; by shortening

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On Friday, glam rocker Bret Michaels and country star Martina McBride joined the Commodores and two other groups announcing they would not take part.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

A small, makeshift rink sectioned off by barricades was stationed in the corner, and the glam bar was closed down by the second day of the event.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Not all social media users have criticised the images - with some saying Gucci has managed to capture "Milano glam" without losing its essence.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Broadcast-news anchors, in full glam, take cover under listing canopies, patiently awaiting their next hit.

From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026

Some people just naturally have that glam gene.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

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