med

1 of 5

adjective

: medical
med school

med

2 of 5

noun

: medication sense 2
usually used in plural
took pain meds

med

3 of 5

abbreviation (1)

1
medicine
2
medieval
3
medium

Med

4 of 5

abbreviation (2)

Mediterranean

MEd

5 of 5

abbreviation (3)

master of education

Examples of med in a Sentence

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Adjective
Anyone who decides to try IV drip therapies, whether at a med spa or wellness retreat, should confirm that a licensed medical provider is on site. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 1 May 2024 With 24 years of experience, her journey from a background in interior design and business healthcare to a luminary in the med spa sector underscores her multifaceted expertise. William Mullane, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for med 

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1933, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1931, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of med was in 1931

Dictionary Entries Near med

Cite this Entry

“Med.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/med. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Medical Definition

med

1 of 2 adjective
: medical
med school
med students

med

2 of 2 noun
: medication sense 2
usually used in plural
giving out bedtime medsSusanna Kaysen
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