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noun plural pms, pm's.

a private message sent to another user of a social media service or private messaging service: How do I send a pm to the moderator of the message board?

verb (used with object) pm'd or pmed, pm'ing, or pming.

to send a private message to (another user of such a service).

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Words nearby pm

Plymouth Company, Plymouth Rock, plyometrics, plywood, Plzeň, pm, P marker, PMC, P.M.G., PMI, pmk.

Other definitions for pm (2 of 5)

Symbol, Chemistry.

promethium.

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pm.

abbreviation

premium.

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p.m.

abbreviation

after noon.

the period between noon and midnight.

Compare a.m.

Origin of p.m.

From Latin post merīdiem

usage note for p.m.

See a.m.

Other definitions for pm (5 of 5)

P.M.

or PM

abbreviation

Police Magistrate.

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How to use pm in a sentence

Portlandia marathon—9 am-2:30 pm, IFCBecause what better time than Turkey Day to put on a bird on it?
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Weekend TV Guide: Must-See Marathons, Specials, and Parades|Kevin Fallon|November 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Indiana Jones movie marathon—12:30 pm, SpikeAn Indiana Jones movie marathon is never not a good idea.
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Weekend TV Guide: Must-See Marathons, Specials, and Parades|Kevin Fallon|November 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The highly anticipated sixth season of the hilarious spy-spoof will premiere on FX at 10 pm EST on January 8, 2015.
‘Archer’ Season 6 Exclusive: Watch Six ‘Certified’ Videos and See the FX Series’ New Key Art|Marlow Stern|November 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The band will be taking your questions in the module below from 4-5 PM EST today.
Live Q&A: Pomplamoose|The Daily Beast|November 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The image was taken on October 12 at 6:58 PM Central Time in Little Rock.
A Tom Cotton Ad on Grindr?|Ben Jacobs|October 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Palmer, pm′ėr, n. a pilgrim from the Holy Land, distinguished by his carrying a branch of palm: a cheat at cards or dice.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R)|Various
The PM stated flatly that the Grass would be overcome before the city could be built.
Greener Than You Think|Ward Moore
PM on the wireless with the assurance a counteragent will be perfected within the week.
Greener Than You Think|Ward Moore
The figure represents an initiate with his (red) body paint and pm-yapo.
Calendar history of the Kiowa Indians. (1898 N 17 / 1895-1896 (pages 129-444))|James Mooney
When pm is less than pa the whole of 655 the ellipse is to be drawn.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 17, Slice 6|Various

British Dictionary definitions for pm (1 of 5)

pm¹

abbreviation for

premium

British Dictionary definitions for pm (2 of 5)

pm²

the internet domain name for

St Pierre and Miquelon

British Dictionary definitions for pm (3 of 5)

the chemical symbol for

promethium

British Dictionary definitions for pm (4 of 5)

abbreviation for

Prime Minister

Past Master (of a fraternity)

Paymaster

Postmaster

military Provost Marshal

British Dictionary definitions for pm (5 of 5)

p.m.

P.M., pm or PM

abbreviation for

(indicating the time period from midday to midnight) post meridiemSee a.m.

post-mortem (examination)

Word Origin for p.m.

(sense 1) Latin: after noon

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Scientific definitions for pm

The symbol for promethium.

pm

or PM

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Origin of p.m.

usage note for p.m.

Other definitions for pm (5 of 5)

or PM

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British Dictionary definitions for pm (5 of 5)

P.M., pm or PM

Word Origin for p.m.

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