SMS

American  

abbreviation

1. Digital Technology.

   1. short message service: a system for sending short text messages, as from one cell phone to another or from a computer to a cell phone.

   2. a message sent by SMS; a text message.

2. Synchronous Meteorological Satellite.

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SMS British  

abbreviation

1. short message service: a system used for sending text messages to and from mobile phones

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noun

1. a text message sent using SMS

verb

1. to send a text message using SMS (to)

Example Sentences

The practice, known as "smishing" - SMS and phishing - aims to trick people into giving personal details by making texts look as though they come from reputable companies.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Be it writing emails, sending SMS, designing a website, or giving AIs tasks, early adopters say dictation allow them to work faster, think more clearly, and be more productive.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

The Iranian government said Friday it would restore communications in stages: first SMS messages, then domestic networks, and later international access, according to the semiofficial Fars News Agency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

Google, along with Apple, also faces an investigation to determine whether it will be given SMS designation for dominance in the mobile device market.

From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025

Sometimes described as the SMS of the internet, Twitter has since gained worldwide popularity, with 106 million users in April 2010, and 300,000 new users per day.

From Booknology: The eBook (1971-2010) by Lebert, Marie