mic

1 of 3

noun

Mic

2 of 3

abbreviation (1)

Micah

MIC

3 of 3

abbreviation (2)

methyl isocyanate

Examples of mic in a Sentence

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Noun
Meaney’s face somehow encapsulates the panoply of frenzy with hundreds of photographers, cameras, lights and mics jammed outside the one-time celebrity hangout. Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2025 Sanders then tried and failed to take the mic from Acosta who continued to press Trump with questions. Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025 On timelines, through podcast mics, blogs, group chats, barber shops, and hair salons. Naima Cochrane, VIBE.com, 23 Jan. 2025 With cameras off and mics tucked away, Jessel Taank confronted Ubah, who was shocked to hear Brynn's allegations and began screaming. Esther Kang, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for mic 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1961, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mic was in 1961

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“Mic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mic. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.

Medical Definition

MIC

abbreviation
1
methyl isocyanate
2
minimal inhibitory concentration; minimum inhibitory concentration
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