group text

Shared phone conversation

A group text is a text message conversation with multiple recipients, where replies go to everyone in the thread.

Group texts coordinate plans, share updates, or maintain ongoing chats among friends, family, or coworkers: The group text blew up with reactions to the news.

They can become overwhelming when participants reply frequently or at odd hours.

Related

reply all · notification · bubble · typing · typing indicator · emoji · send · read receipts · mute · leave · add · friends · inside joke · phone · SMS · iMessage · WhatsApp · ping

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Opposites
number of recipients

group textdirect message

Private online communication

private message · DM · PM

privacy/exclusivity

group textsecret message

Covert transmitted information

encrypted chat

communication medium

group textphone call

Remote voice conversation

voice call · conference call · voice memo · video call · voice message

Family

group, text, groups, grouped, grouping, groupings, regroup, regrouped, regrouping

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G