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Snapchat

American

[snap-chat] / ˈsnæpˌtʃæt /

Digital Technology, Trademark.

a brand name for an image messaging service and application, through which users can share images that may be private and temporary or public and stored for retrieval.

Etymology

Origin of Snapchat

First recorded in 2011; snap ( def. ) + chat ( def. )

Example Sentences

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The tech firm behind social network Snapchat cut 1,000 jobs last month, saying AI is boosting efficiency as it pushes towards profitability.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

“It’s like putting a Snapchat filter on something,” Vargas told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat have all rolled out similar subscriptions for users in recent years - letting users opt to see no or fewer ads in exchange for a monthly fee.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

It’s a skill that is hard to grasp, especially right now with the phones and Snapchat and that stuff.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Puppies, alligators, ducks, bears, you name it—even better than on Snapchat.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

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