-
- To save this word, you'll need to log in.
Examples of text message in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Eden’s Homes didn’t respond to a call and text message.
—Lea Skene, Quartz, 22 Apr. 2024
Another doctor used a racial slur in a text message.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
While investigating Ethan's parents, McDonald and her team uncovered a text message sent by Jennifer Crumbley to her son.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2024
Aldama did not return a call and text message seeking comment.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 17 Apr. 2024
They are also sent by email or text message to subscribers of those alerts.
—Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2024
In a text message to the Bay Area News Group on Monday, Jacobs said the school district had given him until this past Friday to accept the position.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
After its defeat, Democratic State Sen. John Cavanaugh, who represents Omaha, told The Washington Post in a text message that Republicans have few other paths to make the change in this legislative session.
—Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2024
Hunsaker, a registered Democrat, alleged that a text message from Turning Point violated provisions of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act because his phone number is on the National Do Not Call Registry.
—Zach Everson, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'text message.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Word History
First Known Use
1977, in the meaning defined above
Articles Related to text message
Dictionary Entries Near text message
Cite this Entry
“Text message.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/text%20message. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
Kids Definition
text message
noun
: a short message sent electronically usually from one cell phone to another
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share