fm

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abbreviation (1)

fathom

Fm

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symbol

fermium

FM

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noun

often attributive
: a broadcasting system using frequency modulation
also : a radio receiver of such a system

FM

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abbreviation (2)

field manual

Examples of fm in a Sentence

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Noun
While many bites stand out, my favorite meal from start to finish was at FM Eatery in downtown Fort Mill during a date night dinner. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026 Then, relax at the food court, beer tent or stage, where A Guy & Girl DJ and Junk FM will be performing. Cole Premo, CBS News, 29 June 2026 Its Los Angeles-area stations include KFI-AM, KLAC-AM, KOST-FM and KIIS-FM. Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 In a recent interview with KISS FM UK, Olivia Rodrigo opened up about concertgoers wearing diapers in her crowds. Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fm

Word History

Etymology

Noun

frequency modulation

First Known Use

Noun

1940, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fm was in 1940

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“Fm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fm. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

FM

noun
ˈef-ˌem
: a system of broadcasting using frequency modulation
also : a receiver of radio waves broadcast by such a system
FM adjective

Medical Definition

Fm

symbol
fermium
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