noun
MMS
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
Word Forms
MMSes plural
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Etymology
An abbreviation of "Multimedia Messaging Service."