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/ˈædəm/ · ad·am
noun
  1. The first man created by God in the Genesis account of the Bible; the progenitor of the human race in Judeo‑Christian tradition. According to Genesis, Adam named the animals before Eve was formed.
  2. A male given name of Hebrew origin, commonly used in many cultures. Adam was thrilled to receive the award for his research.
Did you know? The term “Adam’s apple” for the laryngeal prominence comes from a medieval belief that a piece of the forbidden fruit got stuck there when Adam ate it.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 14, 2026