Sam

/sæm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A male given name, often a diminutive form of Samuel.

Sam is my best friend from high school.

An informal term for a person or character in various contexts.

He’s a real sam, always ready to help others.

verb

To sam, meaning to engage in a form of social or friendly visit.

We should sam at the cafe this weekend.

Derived from the Hebrew name Samuel, meaning 'God has heard'.

Sam I Am

A character in Dr. Seuss's book who persistently offers green eggs and ham.

Sam's Club

A membership-only warehouse retail club owned by Walmart.

Samuel

A Hebrew name meaning 'God has heard'.

Samantha

A feminine form of Samuel.

A term used among friends to refer to someone casually.

What's up, Sam?

A playful reference to someone acting silly.

Quit being a Sam!