abbreviation
MCM
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MCM (abbreviation) means Mid-century modern: the style of furniture, architecture and design that flourished roughly from the 1940s to the 1960s, marked by clean lines, tapered legs and warm woods. Example: “We furnished the whole flat in MCM pieces we found at auction.”
abbreviation
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Mid-century modern: the style of furniture, architecture and design that flourished roughly from the 1940s to the 1960s, marked by clean lines, tapered legs and warm woods.
"We furnished the whole flat in MCM pieces we found at auction."
"That teak sideboard is proper MCM."
2
informal, social media Man Crush Monday: a social media convention of posting a photo on a Monday of a man you admire or find attractive.
"She posted a picture of her husband for MCM."
noun
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The Roman numeral for 1900.
"The cornerstone is dated MCMXII."
How to use MCM
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShort for mid-century modern in design, or Man Crush Monday online.
When to use it
Context decides the meaning entirely: interiors and antiques versus social media.
Easily confused with
WCW
MCM Worldwide
Common pairings
MCM furniture
MCM style
MCM home
#MCM
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Antonyms
WCW
Frequently asked questions
What does MCM mean on Instagram?
On Instagram and similar platforms it stands for Man Crush Monday, a Monday post featuring a man the poster admires or fancies. The equivalent for women is WCW, Woman Crush Wednesday.
What does MCM mean in furniture?
In furniture and interiors MCM is short for mid-century modern, the design style of roughly 1945 to 1965. Think tapered legs, teak and walnut, low profiles and uncluttered shapes.
What is the meaning of MCM?
"MCM" (abbreviation) means mid-century modern: the style of furniture, architecture and design that flourished roughly from the 1940s to the 1960s, marked by clean lines, tapered legs and warm woods.
What is another word for MCM?
Other words for "MCM" include #MCM.
