S&M

¹

or S and M

[ es-uhn-em ]

abbreviation for

1. sadomasochism ( def ); sadism and masochism.

S.&M.

²

abbreviation for

, Insurance.

1. stock and machinery.

S & M

abbreviation for

1. sadomasochism

Word History and Origins

Origin of S&M¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

A bloodied Nick Ball defended his WBA featherweight world title in his home city with a punishing 10th round stoppage win over Ronny Rios at Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena.

From BBC

“That’s why I need to get tied up and beat,” he said of his S&M fetish and love of wearing women’s clothes, both of which have been incorporated into the band over years.

From New York Times

The Grade II listed statue was pulled down during a protest in Bristol in 2020 before being put on temporary display at the city's M Shed Museum.

From BBC

The Grade II listed statue was pulled down during a protest in Bristol in 2020 before being put on a temporary display at the city's M Shed Museum.

From BBC

He said an unmanned drone aircraft had been detected over Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium.

From Seattle Times