PMS

American  

1. premenstrual syndrome.

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PMS British  

abbreviation

1. premenstrual syndrome

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PMS Cultural  

1. Associated with the retention of water and salts in the tissues for up to a week before the onset of menstruation, the symptoms of PMS include irritability, fatigue, emotional distress, and sometimes depression.

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Usage

What does PMS mean? PMS stands for premenstrual syndrome, a condition that can occur in women several days before the start of their period. Symptoms of PMS can include emotional changes, such as depression or irritability, and physical changes, such as bloating and soreness. How is PMS pronounced?[ pee-em-es ]What are some other words related to PMS?menstruation

Example Sentences

And like the ghosts of Christmas past, eight former PMs were lined up.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025

Among the politicians attending today's service, were several former PMs, including Lord David Cameron, Boris Johnson and Sir John Major.

From BBC • May 8, 2025

Outgoing PMs routinely recommend people for honours - but Rishi Sunak had faced calls to block Ms Truss's list.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2023

This item has been updated to correct in the headline that it was the FMs that made these remarks, not the PMs.

From Washington Times • Oct. 25, 2023

Many PMs of recent years- especially those with children - have lived in the larger flat above No 11, officially designated for the chancellor.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2022