sms

noun
UK: /ˌesˌemˈes/
US: /ˌɛsˌɛmˈɛs/

  1. A text message sent from one mobile phone to another.

    1. I got an SMS from my friend this morning. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bank sent an SMS to confirm the transaction was successfully done. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

text message text
sms verb

  1. To send someone a text message using a mobile phone.

    1. I'll SMS you the address later. [ ] [ ]
    2. Please SMS me when you arrive at the train station, so I know. [ ] [ ]
sms abbreviation

  1. Short Message Service: a system for sending text messages between mobile phones.

    1. The SMS system is used worldwide for basic communication. [ ] [ ]
    2. We have sent you an SMS notification with your confirmation number and tracking details. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "sms" is /ˌesˌemˈes/ in British English and /ˌɛsˌɛmˈɛs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sms": text message, text.

Example usage of "sms": "I got an SMS from my friend this morning.". More examples on the page.