dom

1
[ dom; for 2 also Portuguese dawn ]

noun
  1. Sometimes Dom . a title of a monk in the Benedictine, Carthusian, Cistercian, and certain other monastic orders.

  2. Usually Dom . a Portuguese title affixed to a man's given name; Sir: formerly a title of certain dignitaries.

Origin of dom

1
First recorded from 1710–20; shortened from Latin dominus “lord, master”

Other definitions for dom (2 of 9)

dom2
[ dom ]

noun
  1. a dominant in a BDSM sexual encounter or relationship.

verb (used with object)dommed, dom·ming.
  1. to act as the dominant partner in a BDSM sexual encounter or relationship.

verb (used without object)dommed, dom·ming.
  1. to act as the dominant partner to (someone) in a BDSM sexual encounter or relationship.

Origin of dom

2
First recorded in 1985–90; shortened from dominant

Other definitions for Dom (3 of 9)

Dom
[ dom ]

noun
  1. a male given name, form of Dominic.

Other definitions for DOM (4 of 9)

DOM

abbreviationPharmacology.
  1. a potent, long-acting hallucinogen, C12H19NO2, usually taken orally in the form of a tablet: DOM is strictly controlled in several countries, including the United States, where it is illegal to manufacture, distribute, buy, or possess this psychedelic drug.

Origin of DOM

4
First recorded in 1965–70; from chemical name 2,5-Dimethoxy-4-methylamphetamine; first synthesized in 1963 by U.S. psychopharmacologist Alexander Shulgin (1925–2014)

Other definitions for -dom (5 of 9)

-dom

  1. a suffix forming nouns which refer to domain (kingdom), collection of persons (officialdom), rank or station (earldom), or general condition (freedom).

Origin of -dom

5
Middle English; Old English -dōm; cognate with Old Norse -dōmr,German -tum;see doom

Other definitions for dom. (6 of 9)

dom.

abbreviation
  1. domain.

  2. domestic.

  1. dominant.

  2. dominion.

Other definitions for d.o.m. (7 of 9)

d.o.m.

abbreviationSlang.
  1. dirty old man.

Other definitions for Dom. (8 of 9)

Dom.

abbreviation
  1. Dominica.

  2. Dominican.

Other definitions for D.O.M. (9 of 9)

D.O.M.

abbreviation
  1. to God, the Best, the Greatest.

Origin of D.O.M.

9
From Latin Deō Optimō Maximō

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How to use dom in a sentence

  • As the two ladies approached the big bronze statue of dom Calmet, the historian, they passed a small café.

    The Doctor of Pimlico | William Le Queux
  • He vos caught dom py der throat und knock his head py der vall chust so hard like nefer vos!

    The Rover Boys on the Farm | Arthur M. Winfield (AKA Edward Stratemeyer)
  • dom Cuthbert led them to the guest-chamber, from which opened three diminutive bedrooms.

    Sinister Street, vol. 1 | Compton Mackenzie
  • "This is where you'll sit," said dom Cuthbert, pointing to two kneeling-chairs on either side of the opening into the quire.

    Sinister Street, vol. 1 | Compton Mackenzie
  • Michael was not sure whether he liked dom Gilbert—he was such a very practical monk.

    Sinister Street, vol. 1 | Compton Mackenzie

British Dictionary definitions for dom (1 of 4)

dom

/ (dɒm) /


noun
  1. (sometimes capital) RC Church a title given to Benedictine, Carthusian, and Cistercian monks and to certain of the canons regular

  2. (formerly in Portugal and Brazil) a title borne by royalty, princes of the Church, and nobles

Origin of dom

1
C18 (monastic title): from Latin dominus lord

British Dictionary definitions for DOM (2 of 4)

DOM

abbreviation for
  1. Deo Optimo Maximo

  2. informal Dirty Old Man

abbreviation for
  1. Dominican Republic (international car registration)

Origin of DOM

2
(for sense 1) Latin: to God, the best, the Greatest

British Dictionary definitions for -dom (3 of 4)

-dom

suffix forming nouns
  1. state or condition: freedom; martyrdom

  2. rank or office: earldom

  1. domain: kingdom; Christendom

  2. a collection of persons: officialdom

Origin of -dom

3
Old English -dōm

British Dictionary definitions for Dom. (4 of 4)

Dom.

/ RC Church /


abbreviation for
  1. Dominican

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