dom

n. Stands for Document Object Model. It is a way for computers to understand and change the structure of a website.

n. Abbreviation for Document Object Model. A programming interface for web documents that represents the page so that programs can change the document structure, style, and content.

“The developer used the DOM to make the button change colour when clicked.”

“Efficient manipulation of the DOM is crucial for maintaining high performance in complex single-page applications.”

Technical

n. a title used for some Roman Catholic monks or for royalty in Portugal and Brazil.

n. A title of respect prefixed to the names of certain Roman Catholic prelates and Benedictine or Carthusian monks; also used historically for Portuguese and Brazilian royalty.

“The history book mentioned Dom Pedro, the first emperor of Brazil.”

“Dom Pérignon was a French Benedictine monk who made important contributions to the production and quality of champagne.”

Formal · Archaic

n. the person who takes the leading or controlling role in a specific type of sexual relationship.

n. The dominant partner in a BDSM relationship or encounter.

“They have a clear agreement about who is the Dom in their relationship.”

“The community provides resources for those exploring the dynamics between a Dom and their submissive partner.”

Slang

v. to take a controlling or leading role over someone else.

v. To act as the dominant partner in a relationship or specific interaction.

“He wanted to find someone who would dom him during their dates.”

“The discussion focused on the importance of consent before one partner agrees to dom another in a roleplay scenario.”

Slang · Informal