noun
Very common
FAYS-buuk
Facebook (noun) means a major social-networking website and app where users connect with friends, share updates, and send messages. Example: “My aunt checks Facebook every morning to see what her cousins are doing.”
noun
1
A major social-networking website and app where users connect with friends, share updates, and send messages.
"My aunt checks Facebook every morning to see what her cousins are doing."
"She posted her vacation photos on Facebook."
"He found his old classmate through Facebook."
verb
1
To message or contact someone through Facebook.
"I'll facebook Sam tonight and ask if he wants to join us."
"She facebooked her sister to say the train was running late."
"Just facebook me the details later."
How to use facebook
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe well-known social media platform for connecting with friends and sharing updates; also used loosely as a verb meaning to contact someone on it.
Common pairings
post on Facebook
Facebook friends
Facebook page
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Etymology
From "face" plus "book," echoing the printed student directories ("facebooks") that US colleges once handed out, which the website was originally modeled on.
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What does “facebook” mean?
The word “facebook” means a major social-networking website and app where users connect with friends, share updates, and send messages. In plain terms, the well-known social media platform for connecting with friends and sharing updates; also used loosely as a verb meaning to contact someone on it.
How do you pronounce “facebook”?
“Facebook” is pronounced FAYS-buuk (/ˈfeɪsˌbʊk/ in IPA).
How do you use “facebook” in a sentence?
Here is “facebook” used in a sentence: “She posted her vacation photos on Facebook.”
What part of speech is “facebook”?
Depending on how it is used, “facebook” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “facebook” a common word?
“Facebook” is a very common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “facebook” have?
“Facebook” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a major social-networking website and app where users connect with friends, share updates, and send messages.
Who owns Facebook?
Facebook is owned by Meta Platforms, the parent company Mark Zuckerberg renamed from Facebook, Inc. in 2021. Meta also owns Instagram and WhatsApp. Facebook itself remains the company's flagship social network, but the corporate name now reflects Meta's broader focus on connected apps and virtual-reality technology.
Is Facebook free to use?
Yes. Creating an account and using Facebook to post, message, and connect with others costs nothing. The company makes its money mainly by showing targeted advertising, which is why the platform can stay free for users. Optional paid features exist for businesses and advertisers, but everyday personal use is free.
What is the difference between Facebook and Instagram?
Both are owned by Meta, but they serve different habits. Facebook is a broad social network built around text updates, groups, events, and Marketplace, appealing to a wide age range. Instagram is centered on photos, short videos, and visual storytelling, and skews younger. Many people use both, often linking the accounts.
When was Facebook founded?
Facebook was launched in February 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and fellow Harvard students, originally as a network for college campuses. It opened to the general public in 2006 and grew into one of the world's largest websites, eventually counting billions of monthly users across the globe.
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