Definitions

1. noun

The first man, according to the biblical account, created by God.

“In the book of Genesis, Adam was the first human being.”

2. proper noun

A reference to the biblical character Adam, often used as a given name.

“The actor Adam Sandler was born in New York.”

3. proper noun

A reference to Adam, a city in Iraq.

“The ancient city of Adam, Iraq, has been an archaeological site since the 19th century.”