tweet

word

Definition

A 'tweet' is a message posted on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), or the short, high-pitched sound made by a small bird.

Usage & Nuances

As a noun, 'tweet' mainly refers to social media posts; as a verb, it means to post on X. 'Tweet' also means the sound birds make. Context usually makes the meaning clear. Tech meaning is informal; bird meaning is neutral. The plural is 'tweets.'

Example Sentences

That tweet went viral in less than an hour.

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She likes to tweet about her travels.

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He posted a funny tweet this morning.

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The bird sang a cheerful tweet from the tree.

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Did you read her latest tweet about the concert?

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Early in the morning, the only sound was the tweet of birds.

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