text message

noun

: a short message sent electronically usually from one cell phone to another

Examples of text message in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The sources said Nauta sent a text message to the employee that included emojis with zippers over the mouth, which is often used to convey a secret. Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 24 June 2024 Examples given by Apple include asking how to schedule a text message, and how to switch from light mode to dark mode on your iPhone. David Nield, Popular Science, 19 June 2024 The watchdog’s complaint also highlighted an August 2021 text message from Guardant Health CEO Helmy Eltouhky to Raimondo. Gabe Kaminsky, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 June 2024 In a later interview with the Sentinel, Rose denied sending the text message, but said others have access to that phone number and may have sent it. Ryan Gillespie, Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for text message 

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Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of text message was in 1977

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“Text message.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/text%20message. Accessed 3 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

text message

noun
: a short message sent electronically usually from one cell phone to another
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