DM

1 of 3

noun

ˌdē-ˈem 

plural DMs

: a private message sent on social media to a specific individual or group

However, Sadie Stanley was ultimately cast as Kim, and Madelaine even sent her an encouraging DM about her new role.

—Kara Nesvig

DM verb

DMed; DMing; DMs

Women around the world DMed Robbie and Sarah saying how much the couple's love inspired them.

—Rebecca Jennings

DM

2 of 3

abbreviation (1)

deutsche mark

dm

3 of 3

abbreviation (2)

decimeter

Examples of DM in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Offensive words and phrases will be filtered out in comment sections and DM requests via the hidden words feature. —Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 18 Sep. 2024

That filters offensive words and phrases from comments and direct messages (DM). —Anna Halkidis, Parents, 17 Sep. 2024

Give them the option to connect with you over channels of their choice, like email, phone calls or a DM on one of the social media platforms. —Vikram Joshi, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024

Users will be able to edit photos by drawing on them or adding stickers before sending them via DM, similar to editing features that already exist for Instagram Stories. —Mia Sato, The Verge, 6 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

direct message

First Known Use

Noun

2007, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

dm

1 of 2 abbreviation

decimeter

DM

2 of 2 abbreviation

1

dermatomyositis

2

diabetes mellitus

3

diastolic murmur

4

[Latin dystrophia myotonica] myotonic dystrophy