Foursquare: meaning, definitions and examples
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foursquare
[ ˈfɔːrskwɛr ]
social media
Foursquare is a location-based social networking service that allows users to check in at venues using a mobile app. Users can share their locations with friends, discover new places, and earn rewards for checking in. The service operates by using GPS technology to determine the user’s location and provide relevant information about nearby venues. Foursquare has evolved from a simple check-in app into a platform that offers personalized recommendations and local business information.
Synonyms
check-in service, location-based app.
Examples of usage
- I just checked in on Foursquare at my favorite restaurant.
- You can earn badges by checking in frequently on Foursquare.
- Foursquare helps me find great places to eat when I travel.
- Let's see how many friends are checked in on Foursquare.
Translations
Translations of the word "foursquare" in other languages:
🇵🇹 quatro praças
🇮🇳 चार चौकोर
🇩🇪 vier Plätze
🇮🇩 empat sudut
🇺🇦 чотири кути
🇵🇱 cztery boki
🇯🇵 四角形
🇫🇷 quatre coins
🇪🇸 cuatro esquinas
🇹🇷 dört köşe
🇰🇷 네 모서리
🇸🇦 أربعة زوايا
🇨🇿 čtyři rohy
🇸🇰 štyri rohy
🇨🇳 四个角
🇸🇮 štiri vogale
🇮🇸 fjögur horn
🇰🇿 төрт бұрыш
🇬🇪 ოთხ კუთხე
🇦🇿 dörd künc
🇲🇽 cuatro esquinas
Etymology
The term 'Foursquare' can be traced back to its origin in 2009 when it was launched as a social networking site by Dennis Crowley and Naveen Selvadurai. They aimed to create a platform that combined social networking with location-based technology. Foursquare was named to reflect the two-dimensional grid system used for its map interface, signifying a community orientation and physical locations users could check in to. Initially, the app gained popularity among early adopters who enjoyed the novelty of location sharing. Over the years, it has adapted and transformed, branching into two distinct services: Foursquare City Guide, for discovering new places, and Foursquare for Businesses, which offers analytical tools for business owners. The service became an innovative pioneer in the realm of geolocation social networks and continues to influence the landscape of mobile social interaction.