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
The new Malt Shop will be located at 8700 FM 920 in Peaster in the old Merl’s 111 barbecue stand. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026 But Rogers moved to Squirrel Hill, a historically Jewish neighborhood in Pittsburgh, when he got married, WBUR-FM reported. Finch Walker, USA Today, 28 May 2026 In the early morning, at least for now, KNX-FM is still simulcasting AM sister KNX, and KNX provides hourly news updates for The Fan. Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 25 May 2026 Prince William took part in a wide-ranging conversation on the Heart FM radio show on May 22. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 22 May 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 1 Jun. 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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