Om

¹ American  

[awm] / ɔm /

Also Aum

noun

Hinduism.

1. a mantric word thought to be a complete expression of Brahman and interpreted as having three sounds representing Brahma or creation, Vishnu or preservation, and Siva or destruction, or as consisting of the same three sounds, representing waking, dreams, and deep sleep, along with the following silence, which is fulfillment.

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Om. ² American  

abbreviation

1. Ostmark.

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O.M. ³ American  

abbreviation

British.

1. Order of Merit.

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OM ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. Order of Merit (a Brit title)

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symbol

1. currency (the former) Ostmark

Om ² British  

/ əʊm /

noun

1. Hinduism a sacred syllable typifying the three gods Brahma, Vishnu, and Siva, who are concerned in the threefold operation of integration, maintenance, and disintegration

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OM ³ British  

abbreviation

1. Oman (international car registration)

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om ⁴ British  

abbreviation

1. Oman

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Etymology

Origin of Om

Borrowed into English from Sanskrit around 1780–90

Example Sentences

"They were arrested this morning and the process will move forward according to the law," Kathmandu Valley police spokesman Om Adhikari told newswire Agence France-Presse.

From BBC

The “OM” refers to the Ontario fund.

From The Wall Street Journal

In Egypt, which increased the cost of fuels by up to 30 percent, mother-of-six Om Mohamed fretted about the future.

From Barron's

Marseille followed their exit from the Champions League during the week by squandering a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at Paris FC on Saturday -- OM and OL are nine points worse off than PSG.

From Barron's

In County Tyrone, the OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory in Omagh has been closed, with a spokesperson saying that access to the site is expected to become increasingly difficult as the day progresses.

From BBC