acronym

noun
UK: /ˈækrənɪm/
US: /ˈækrɑːnɪm/

  1. A word formed from the first letters of a group of words.

    1. NASA is an acronym for National Aeronautics and Space Administration. [ ] [ ]
    2. The acronym for laser stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. [ ] [ ]

  2. A set of initials representing a name, organization, or the like.

    1. The acronym ATM is commonly used for Automated Teller Machine. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people struggle to remember what each letter of the acronym STEM represents in the field of education. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

initialism abbreviation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "acronym" in English means: A word formed from the first letters of a group of words., A set of initials representing a name, organization, or the like..

The phonetic transcription of "acronym" is /ˈækrənɪm/ in British English and /ˈækrɑːnɪm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "acronym": initialism, abbreviation.

Example usage of "acronym": "NASA is an acronym for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.". More examples on the page.