pm
noun
a private message sent to another user of a social media service or private messaging service.
pm
1 American
Or
PM
noun
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pms,
plural
-
pm's
plural
verb (used with object)
pm'd,
pmed,
pm'ing,
pming
Pm
2
American
Symbol, Chemistry.
pm.
3
American
abbreviation
p.m.
4
American
abbreviation
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after noon.
-
the period between noon and midnight.
P.M.
5
American
Or
PM
abbreviation
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Police Magistrate.
PM
1
British
abbreviation
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Prime Minister
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Past Master (of a fraternity)
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Paymaster
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Postmaster
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military Provost Marshal
p.m.
2
British
abbreviation
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(indicating the time period from midday to midnight) post meridiem See a.m.
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post-mortem (examination)
Pm
3
British
symbol
pm
4
British
abbreviation
pm
5
British
abbreviation
Usage
See a.m.
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of pm1
First recorded in 2000–05
Origin of p.m.4
From Latin post merīdiem
Example Sentences
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Sheila Miller, a spokesperson at the Bend Police Department, told journalists that officers were alerted to respond to a critical scene at 1:00 pm local time, and that police arrived about two minutes later.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
"You get home at 7 pm, and have no time to sleep or do your homework," one lycéen told France 2.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Sundays; 7:30 pm Sept. 22; and 7 p.m.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
In a post on Facebook, the sheriff’s office said, “The men summited at 7:00 pm that evening, well after the recommended turnaround time of 12:00 pm, and descended in the dark.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Typed on Daddy’s Royal typewriter at 3:27 pm on Wed.,
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
Authorities had limited miracle-seeking hours between 7 a. m. and 5 p. m., then from 2 p. m. to 5 Pm.
From Time Magazine Archive
“Another young something-something gone to dust, Pm sure.”
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
And Pm gonna be yer friend whether yeh like it or not.
From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling
“Go on. Pm sure you can find something to clean, anyway.”
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
“What is it now? Perhaps you think Pm lying? Pm telling you, once and for all: nothing will happen to you! Nothing! You just like to wallow in your despair, you fools!”
From "Night" by Elie Wiesel
It has said it will keep two roads open until 4:00 pm. to allow people to escape.
From Reuters ● Oct. 14, 2023
Mathew Cook, 32 died at 4:23 pm. on Wednesday at the scene in the 1000 block of West Gladstone Street in Azusa, authorities said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 17, 2022
But you and your children don’t need to be up until 10 pm. every night emailing assignments.
From Slate ● Apr. 30, 2020
“Your presence is requested tomorrow night at 7:30 pm. Career opportunities will be discussed. Best, ND.”
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2016
“It’s 2:46 pm. Couldn’t you have finished the day without getting in trouble?”
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
The crash happened shortly after 3 p.m. near the intersection of Capitol Expressway and Excalibur Drive, according to the San Jose Fire Department.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026
The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office received a distress call around 10:20 p.m.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
The job requirements are straightforward if not hellacious: Work at the office in person from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
Polls in New Hampshire close early, at 7 p.m.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
But at 5:00 p.m., they had to say goodbye to their vacation.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
Markets P.M. catches you up on the day’s most important markets moves, delivered after the closing bell.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
Trump, who briefly spent time Sunday visiting his golf club outside Washington, D.C., also posted cryptically to his social media feed: “Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time!”
From Barron's ● Apr. 5, 2026
A few hours later, in a post on the same platform he said: "Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time!"
From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2026
Hip-hop group Jungle Brothers sampled the track in their single "J. Beez Comin' Through" and so did R&B artist P.M.
From Salon ● Dec. 30, 2024
Cobb continued to question Booth, asking if he knew that the bridge leaving Washington was closed at 9:00 P.M.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
The paper describes the "diplomatic row" as a "major test" for Andy Burnham and follows comments the PM made on how he was "really concerned" if the club's owners decided to sell up.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
Burrow's wife, Lindsey Burrow, told BBC Radio 4's PM that her late husband "would have been incredibly proud" of his friend.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
Those around the PM believe there are enormous plaudits to be won for whoever manages to adequately fix the system.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
Baroness Casey was originally tasked by former PM Sir Keir Starmer to deliver her review of social care in 2028, but Burnham asked her to bring that forward to next summer.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
I’d seen some girls at PM who came closer to getting into trouble over that rule than me.
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
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