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Definition of microblog

microblog

/ˈmaɪ.kroʊˌblɑːɡ/
mi · cro · blog
Plural:microblogs
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Past Simple:microblogged
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Past Participle:microblogged
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Present Participle:microblogging
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microblog Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An online broadcast medium or social media platform where users publish short, frequent updatesconsisting of brief text, links, or multimedia.

Example

"The journalist used her microblog to share real-time updates from the conference."

2

A single brief entry or status update posted on a microblogging platform.

Example

"His latest microblog quickly went viral among technology enthusiasts."

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• verb

1

To post short, frequent updates or commentary on a microblogging platform.

Example

"She regularly microblogs about her research findings to engage with a wider public audience."

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• Nearby Words

microbiota
microbiotic
microblading
microblog
microblogger
microblogging
microbrew

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-2000s by combining the prefix 'micro-' (from Ancient Greek 'mikros', meaning small) with 'blog' (a shortened form of 'weblog').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Microblog. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/microblog
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