group chat
Multi-person text conversation
A group chat is a text conversation among three or more people, typically through a messaging app.
Group chats range from practical coordination—the family group chat for holiday planning—to ongoing social spaces where friends share memes, reactions, and daily updates.
They can be named, and members can usually be added or removed.
Sending written digital communications
- textingSending typed mobile messages
- notificationFormal notice given
- threadFiber for stitching
- replyVerbal or written answer
mute · unmute · ping · mention · emoji · sticker · voice note · screenshot
Playful, teasing exchange
- memesSelf-propagating cultural units
- inside jokesHumor requiring shared context
- nicknamesInformal substitute names
- gossipInformal talk spreading rumors
catching up · venting · plans · selfies · reactions · roasting · support · birthday wishes
Business communication software
- channelPassage for transmission
- workspaceDesignated area for tasks
- standupSolo comedic performance
- projectPlanned, effortful task
collaboration · stakeholders · feedback · onboarding · HR · all-hands · department · remote work
Arranging for future events
- schedulingAssigning times to events
- logisticsCoordination of complex activities
- remindersAids against forgetting
- votingFormally registering a choice
decision-making · updates · deadline · availability · agenda · event planning · rsvp · delegation
Registering one's presence
- photosRecorded light images
- vacation planningArranging time away
- recipesInstructions for preparing dishes
- health updatesReports on medical condition
grandparents · siblings · cousins · milestones · baby photos · reunion planning · grocery list · carpool
messaging
Sending written digital communications
- textingSending typed mobile messages
- notificationFormal notice given
- threadFiber for stitching
reply · mute · unmute · ping · mention · emoji · sticker · voice note · screenshot · typing indicator
banter
Playful, teasing exchange
- memesSelf-propagating cultural units
- inside jokesHumor requiring shared context
- nicknamesInformal substitute names
gossip · catching up · venting · plans · selfies · reactions · roasting · support · birthday wishes · throwbacks
Slack
Business communication software
project · collaboration · stakeholders · feedback · onboarding · HR · all-hands · department · remote work · async
planning
Arranging for future events
- schedulingAssigning times to events
- logisticsCoordination of complex activities
- remindersAids against forgetting
voting · decision-making · updates · deadline · availability · agenda · event planning · rsvp · delegation · checklist
check-in
Registering one's presence
- photosRecorded light images
- vacation planningArranging time away
- recipesInstructions for preparing dishes
health updates · grandparents · siblings · cousins · milestones · baby photos · reunion planning · grocery list · carpool · chores
- telecommunicationscell phone, cellphone, signals, cellular network, telephone calls
- chat featuresshare links, private messaging, file sharing, typing indicator, read receipts
- chattergab session, gabbing, gabfest, idle talk, small talk
- Communication channelsdiscussion, newsletter, debate, bulletin board, town hall
- talkstalk, conversation, discussion, dialogue, discourse
- Textingtyping indicator, typing dots, read receipts, read receipt, delivered
group chatone-on-one
Direct, between two
direct message · private message · DM · one-to-one · PM
group chatphone call
Remote voice conversation
video call · voice call · conference call · voice message · monologue
group, chat, chatter, grouping, grouped, groups, chatting, chitchat, chatted