ENGLISH
REFERENCE

a means of communication

idiom
Meaning

a way or method that people use to share information or talk to each other.


Examples
SIMPLE

Email is a common means of communication in the office.

CONTEXTUAL

Social media has become a primary means of communication for people who live far away from their families.

COMPLEX

The development of the printing press served as a revolutionary means of communication, allowing ideas to spread rapidly across the entire continent.

Last updated April 22, 2026