post meridiem

American  

[pohst muh-rid-ee-uhm, -em] / ˈpoʊst məˈrɪd i əm, -ˌɛm /

adverb

1. after noon.

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post meridiem British  

/ ˈpəʊst məˈrɪdɪəm /

1. the full form of p.m.

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Etymology

Origin of post meridiem

First recorded in 1645–50

Example Sentences

“That’s where we get the terms a.m. and p.m. - ante meridiem, before the meridian, and post meridiem, after the meridian.”

From Washington Times

“That’s where we get the terms a.m. and p.m. — ante meridiem, before the meridian, and post meridiem, after the meridian.”

From Seattle Times

I wish all hours were post meridiem," Said Tom; "so that I were well rid of 'm.

From Project Gutenberg

March 26th, my Lord sent one of his secretaries with answer to my letter, and with offer and promys of all where he can pleasure me, circa 5 post meridiem.

From Project Gutenberg