Twitter

Definition

Twitter is a social media platform that allows users to post and interact with messages known as "tweets." These tweets can be up to 280 characters long, and can include links, images, or videos.

Related terms

Microblogging: This is the practice of posting small pieces of digital content—which could be text, pictures, links, short videos, or other media—on the internet. Twitter is an example of a microblogging site.

Hashtag: A word or phrase preceded by a hash sign (#), used on social media websites and applications to identify messages on a specific topic.

Retweet: On Twitter, this means to share someone else's tweet with your own followers.