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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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Meta, even Snapchat and TikTok settled before going to trial.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

Snap, the parent company of disappearing messaging app Snapchat, said Wednesday that it’s laying off 1,000 workers to reduce costs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

The parent of Snapchat announced plans to lay off around 16% of its global full-time employees and lean into artificial intelligence.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

The Snapchat owner has axed about 1,000 employees - 16% of staff - and withdrawn hundreds of open job roles, according to a financial disclosure.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

“My Snapchat was mostly videos from it,” Bits said, shaking their head.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

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