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Eminem

eh-mih-NEHM

Eminem (name) means the stage name of American rapper Marshall Mathers, known for his rapid, technical rhyming style. Example: “Eminem released several chart-topping albums in the 2000s.”

name

The stage name of American rapper Marshall Mathers, known for his rapid, technical rhyming style.

"Eminem released several chart-topping albums in the 2000s."

noun

Informally, a rapper considered exceptionally skilled, compared to Eminem himself.

"His freestyle was so sharp people joked he was the next Eminem."

How to use Eminem

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPrimarily the name of a famous rapper; loosely, a way to praise someone's rapping skill.

Word forms

Eminems plural

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Etymology

A stage name formed from the initials M and M, standing for Marshall Mathers.

Frequently asked questions

What does “Eminem” mean?

The word “Eminem” means the stage name of American rapper Marshall Mathers, known for his rapid, technical rhyming style. In plain terms, primarily the name of a famous rapper; loosely, a way to praise someone's rapping skill.

How do you pronounce “Eminem”?

“Eminem” is pronounced eh-mih-NEHM (/ɛmɪˈnɛm/ in IPA).

How do you use “Eminem” in a sentence?

Here is “Eminem” used in a sentence: “Eminem released several chart-topping albums in the 2000s.”

What part of speech is “Eminem”?

Depending on how it is used, “Eminem” can be a name and a noun.

Is “Eminem” a common word?

“Eminem” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Eminem” have?

“Eminem” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the stage name of American rapper Marshall Mathers, known for his rapid, technical rhyming style.

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