mic

1 of 3

noun

Mic

2 of 3

abbreviation (1)

Micah

MIC

3 of 3

abbreviation (2)

methyl isocyanate

Examples of mic in a Sentence

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Noun
Newton, specifically, isn’t afraid to ruffle feathers with the mic, doing so several times on his platform, 4th and 1. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2025 The musician tried to continue his performance while two men intervened with the police officer, but stopped once his mic was cut. Janelle Ash, Fox News, 10 Feb. 2025 At one point, Fergie's mic cut out, and lighting issues plagued parts of the performance. Diane J. Cho, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025 In what was arguably the funniest presentation for an honor tonight, Despicable Me star Steve Carell had the Fairmont Century Ballroom full of producers in stitches before Meledandri hit the mic, elbowing the room for being envious of Meledandri’s honor. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for mic 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1961, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mic was in 1961

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“Mic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mic. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

Medical Definition

MIC

abbreviation
1
methyl isocyanate
2
minimal inhibitory concentration; minimum inhibitory concentration
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