Twitter — English Dictionary

Proper noun

1. An online social networking and microblogging service; officially known as X since 2023.

   Synonyms

   bird appbirdsite

   Examples

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   There were, of course, many Twitters existing in parallel: Politics Twitter, Sports Twitter, Black Twitter, Weird Twitter. But Twitter and TV went together like extreme weather and marine predators.

Noun

1. A user account on Twitter.

   Usage

   • Internet
   • Informal

   Examples

   I've lost the password to my Twitter.

   I deleted Twitter last night. I just can't keep up anymore.

2. A feed on Twitter.

   Usage

   • Internet
   • Informal

3. A community on Twitter.

   Usage

   • Internet
   • In compounds
   • Informal
   • usually

   Synonyms

   -twt

   Examples

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   There were, of course, many Twitters existing in parallel: Politics Twitter, Sports Twitter, Black Twitter, Weird Twitter. But Twitter and TV went together like extreme weather and marine predators.

Verb

1. To tweet; to post an update to Twitter.

   Usage

   • Internet
   • Transitive or intransitive
   • proscribed
   • sometimes

   Synonyms

   tweet

   Examples

   Stars can’t stop Twittering at Oscars, parties

   Eight top-notch tips for the Twittering attorney

Noun

1. A social media messaging service limited to 140 characters

   Broader terms

   communication