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 Lindsey didn't immediately respond to a text message seeking comment. CBS News, 9 Aug. 2024 Heap didn't return a voicemail or respond to a text message from Axios. Jeremy Duda, Axios, 9 Aug. 2024 The other study participants, who were not put in the program, received only the follow-up text message assessments. Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 7 Aug. 2024 But ahead of the rally, the Harris Campaign formally announced Walz as Harris' running-mate by text message to supporters. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 6 Aug. 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 18 Aug. 2024.

Kids Definition

text message

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