Threader

See also: threader

English

This English term is a hot word. Its inclusion on Wiktionary is provisional.

Etymology

From Thread(s) +‎ -er.

Noun

Threader (plural Threaders)

1. (social media) A user of the social networking app Threads.
   • 2023 July 5, Naomi May, “Everything You Need to Know About Meta's 'Twitter Killer' App, Threads”, in Elle‎^[1], archived from the original on 2023-07-08:

     For those who are especially keen on becoming a 'Threader', the free app can be pre-ordered now and will become available to use upon its official launch tomorrow.

   • 2023 July 6, Hiawatha Bray, “Twitter killer? Here's what to know about Threads, the new app from Meta.”, in The Boston Globe‎^[2], Boston, M.A.: Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 6 July 2023:

     On Thursday morning, Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive of Meta Platforms, which owns Instagram and Facebook, said that 30 million new Threaders have already signed on.

   • 2023 July 6, “SARAH VINE: Millions have signed up for Mark Zuckerberg’s Twitter killer. But if anyone thinks Threads will be less toxic, they’re twits!”, in Daily Mail‎^[3], London: DMG Media, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 2023-07-08:

     Ultimately, only time with tell whether mighty Meta will bring Twitter to heel. Until then, I have just one burning question: if Twitterers tweet, what do Threaders do? Sew? Stitch? Needle? Embroider? Answers on a virtual postcard, please.