noun
MMS
MMS (noun) means a text-style message that can carry photos, video, or audio, sent over a mobile network. Example: “She sent an MMS with a photo of the damaged package.”
noun
1
A text-style message that can carry photos, video, or audio, sent over a mobile network.
"She sent an MMS with a photo of the damaged package."
"Group MMS messages can be slow to load on an older phone."
How to use MMS
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA multimedia text message — like a regular text but able to include pictures, video, or sound.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with SMS, which is text-only; MMS specifically means the message includes media.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
send an mms
mms message
receive an mms
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Word forms
- Plural
- MMSes
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She sent an _____ with a photo of the damaged package.
Etymology
An abbreviation of "Multimedia Messaging Service."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for MMS
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What does “MMS” mean?
The word “MMS” means a text-style message that can carry photos, video, or audio, sent over a mobile network. In plain terms, a multimedia text message — like a regular text but able to include pictures, video, or sound.
How do you use “MMS” in a sentence?
Here is “MMS” used in a sentence: “She sent an MMS with a photo of the damaged package.”
What part of speech is “MMS”?
“MMS” is a noun.
What is the meaning of MMS?
"MMS" (noun) means a text-style message that can carry photos, video, or audio, sent over a mobile network.
