picture message

A 'picture message' involves sending an image electronically, often used in mobile and online communications.

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Definition

B1Digital Communication

(common, informal)An image sent electronically, typically via mobile phones or online platforms.

Example

  • She sent me a picture message of her new puppy.
  • He received a picture message with the event details.

B2Multimedia Messaging

(technical)A digital message that includes visual content, such as photos or graphics, often combined with text.

Example

  • The app allows you to send picture messages to your contacts.
  • Picture messages can be sent through SMS, MMS, or various messaging apps.

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Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "picture message":

text messagepicture cardtext messagingprivate messagepicture postcard