noun
Uncommon
prem
prehm
Prem (noun) means informal British shorthand for the Premier League, England's top football division. Example: “He never misses a Prem match on a Saturday afternoon.”
noun
1
Informal British shorthand for the Premier League, England's top football division.
"He never misses a Prem match on a Saturday afternoon."
2
Informal medical shorthand for a baby born prematurely.
"Men are such clots, dates don't mean much to them, and if he does start counting, you can always bribe the doctor to tell him it's a prem."
— Wilbur Smith, Rage (2007)
"The nurse said the prem was doing well and gaining weight steadily."
How to use prem
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual shorthand — either for the Premier League in football talk, or for a premature baby in hospital talk. Context makes clear which is meant.
When to use it
Informal in both senses; not used in formal writing.
Common pairings
watch the prem
a prem baby
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Word forms
- Plural
- prems
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Etymology
Short for Premier League.
Rhymes for prem
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What does “prem” mean?
The word “prem” means informal British shorthand for the Premier League, England's top football division. In plain terms, casual shorthand — either for the Premier League in football talk, or for a premature baby in hospital talk. Context makes clear which is meant.
How do you pronounce “prem”?
“Prem” is pronounced prehm (/pɹɛm/ in IPA).
How do you use “prem” in a sentence?
Here is “prem” used in a sentence: “He never misses a Prem match on a Saturday afternoon.”
What part of speech is “prem”?
“Prem” is a noun.
Is “prem” a common word?
“Prem” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “prem” have?
“Prem” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal British shorthand for the Premier League, England's top football division.
