glam
Americannoun
adjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of glam
First recorded in 1960–65; by shortening
Example Sentences
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The sampling of funk and glam rock classics momentarily distracts us from the nonsensical staging choices and hopped-up gags, but only for so long.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
Broadcast-news anchors, in full glam, take cover under listing canopies, patiently awaiting their next hit.
From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026
The evening follows the format of Hollywood's higher-profile ceremonies, though with less glam.
From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026
“It effectively killed the last vestiges of ’80s glam rock, all that hair, metal and theatrics,” says Fink.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026
It dawns on me: Mom’s never been glam because she makes no time for extras.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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