acronym
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
“BLUF was an acronym back in the day. Now people get it more when you say that.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
“We had this acronym, IDIC. Infinite diversity in infinite combinations,” Takei previously told The Times.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
The US military said this was "a strong response to over 30 IRGC-directed aerial drone attacks in the last 72 hours", using an acronym for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
"We primarily sell our products to well-known partners, including OEMs, who help us ensure that all sales comply with US export control rules," the spokesperson said, using the acronym for original equipment manufacturers.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
The word “quasar” is an acronym for “quasi-stellar radio source.”
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
Remember, one of the acronyms for fear is “future experiences appearing real.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
When Megg Gawat, a 32-year-old software engineer, got the results of his blood work last year, he was confused by some of the medical jargon and acronyms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Known by acronyms that need no explanation, viruses like Covid, Sars and Ebola conjure up images of medics in protective suits and spark fear in populations worldwide.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
In one scene, a civilian asks Lieutenant Dane what the acronyms tattooed on both his hands stand for.
From Salon ● Jan. 25, 2026
If you now think that you would rather confront a herd of Profoundly Outraged Elephants in a Perilously Oscillating Elevator than hear another word about homonyms, acronyms, or any other kind of nyms—well, think again.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing acronym
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
That’s So Meta: Words About Words
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
