| Noun | 1. | Adam - (Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human raceOld Testament - the collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their history as the chosen people; the first half of the Christian Bible adult male, man - an adult male person (as opposed to a woman); "there were two women and six men on the bus" | |
| 2. | Adam - Scottish architect who designed many public buildings in England and Scotland (1728-1792)architect, designer - someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings) | |
| 3. | Adam - street names for methylenedioxymethamphetamineMDMA, methylenedioxymethamphetamine - a stimulant drug that is chemically related to mescaline and amphetamine and is used illicitly for its euphoric and hallucinogenic effects; it was formerly used in psychotherapy but in 1985 it was declared illegal in the United States; "MDMA is often used at parties because it enables party-goers to remain active for long periods of time" | |