Meaning of the word skype in English

What does skype mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

skype

US /skaɪp/
UK /skaɪp/
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Trademark

a software application owned by Microsoft that specializes in providing video chat and voice calls between computers, tablets, mobile devices, the Xbox One console, and smartwatches over the Internet. It also provides instant messaging services.

Example:
Let's have a quick chat on Skype.
I use Skype to call my family overseas.

Verb

to communicate with someone using the Skype application

Example:
I'll Skype you later to discuss the project.
She Skyped her parents every weekend.