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

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The nonprofit, known for being one of the early supporters of Pearl Jam, Nirvana and other early ’90s Northwest grunge acts, can be found at 92.7 FM on Bay Area radio dials beginning on March 19. Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2024 Their allegiance to punchy hooks helped the group land on AM airwaves while their roaring guitar suited FM radio. Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2024 Its interior is covered in Nero Connolly leather and also features a Momo racing-style steering wheel, a Borletti air-conditioning system, and a Becker AM/FM radio, according to the listing. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024 Who Was There Notable faces included local DJ/recording artist Tricky FM, various personalities from LIVE 105 (San Francisco’s local alternative radio station), DJ Adam Kraft, and LA synth wave recording artists Pride Month Barbie. Rose Eden, SPIN, 6 Mar. 2024 The 2024 Red Carpet Live Stream, hosted by actor Layton Williams and KISS FM presenter Harriet Rose, will broadcast from 5:30 p.m. local time on The Brits’ Instagram and Facebook. Paul Grein, Billboard, 2 Mar. 2024 Noon, Saturday Where: Foster Pavilion, Waco, Texas TV: ABC Radio: WHB (810) in Kansas City; ESPN Wichita (92.3 FM) in Wichita PROBABLE STARTERS P No. Kansas Ht. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 2 Mar. 2024 Wilcox and Burns were co-creators of the 1989-90 NBC comedy FM, starring Robert Hays. Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2024 Some stations would certainly jump ship to FM, but making that leap is no simple thing. Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2024

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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

Dictionary Entries Near fm

Cite this Entry

“Fm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fm. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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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