Advertisement
Advertisement
microblog
[ mahy-kroh-blawg, ‑-blog ]
verb (used without object)
, mi·cro·blogged, mi·cro·blog·ging.
- to post very short entries, as a brief update or a photo, on a blog or social media website:
A lot of people were microblogging during the crisis.
noun
- a blog that is smaller than a traditional blog and contains very short entries.
microblog
/ ˈmaɪkrəʊˌblɒɡ /
noun
- a blog in which there is a limitation on the length of individual postings
Discover More
Derived Forms
- ˈmicroˌblogging, noun
- ˈmicroˌblogger, noun
Discover More
Other Words From
- micro·blogger noun
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of microblog1
Discover More
Example Sentences
They’re essentially microblogs that publish articles people can read and share and discuss, and like and comment on.
Chinese celebrities posted messages of support on Twitterlike microblog accounts.
From The Daily Beast
Several days earlier, the Chinese Twitter-like microblog called Weibo had circulated reports of a serial subway slasher.
From The Daily Beast
On Wednesday, Yu announced her imminent retirement from the sport on her microblog.
From The Daily Beast
The world is raving about the Twitter revolution, but the attention hasn't made the microblog any more profitable.
From The Daily Beast
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse