pm

¹

or PM

noun

, plural pms, pm's.

1. 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.

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

Pm

²

Symbol, Chemistry.

1. promethium.

pm.

³

abbreviation for

1. premium.

p.m.

⁴

abbreviation for

1. after noon.
2. the period between noon and midnight.

P.M.

⁵

or PM

abbreviation for

1. past master.
2. paymaster.
3. p.m.
4. Police Magistrate.
5. postmaster.
6. postmortem.
7. prime minister.
8. provost marshal.

pm

¹

the internet domain name for

1. St Pierre and Miquelon

p.m.

²

abbreviation for

1. (indicating the time period from midday to midnight) post meridiem See a.m.
2. post-mortem (examination)

PM

³

abbreviation for

1. Prime Minister
2. Past Master (of a fraternity)
3. Paymaster
4. Postmaster
5. military Provost Marshal

Pm

⁴

the chemical symbol for

1. promethium

pm

⁵

abbreviation for

1. premium

Usage Note

See a.m.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pm¹

First recorded in 2000–05

Origin of pm²

From Latin post merīdiem

Word History and Origins

Origin of pm¹

(sense 1) Latin: after noon

Example Sentences

Portlandia marathon—9 am-2:30 pm, IFCBecause what better time than Turkey Day to put on a bird on it?

From The Daily Beast

Indiana Jones movie marathon—12:30 pm, SpikeAn Indiana Jones movie marathon is never not a good idea.

From The Daily Beast

The highly anticipated sixth season of the hilarious spy-spoof will premiere on FX at 10 pm EST on January 8, 2015.

From The Daily Beast

The band will be taking your questions in the module below from 4-5 PM EST today.

From The Daily Beast

The image was taken on October 12 at 6:58 PM Central Time in Little Rock.

From The 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.

From Project Gutenberg

The PM stated flatly that the Grass would be overcome before the city could be built.

From Project Gutenberg

PM on the wireless with the assurance a counteragent will be perfected within the week.

From Project Gutenberg

The figure represents an initiate with his (red) body paint and pm-yapo.

From Project Gutenberg

When pm is less than pa the whole of 655 the ellipse is to be drawn.

From Project Gutenberg