text message

noun

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

Examples of text message in a Sentence

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This will come at you by text message, which is nothing new. Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025 Naldi did not respond to a text message from The Athletic seeking comment. Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 23 July 2025 Spencer-Horn’s mother reportedly received a text message from her that evening, claiming the couple were having dinner. Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 16 July 2025 While being detained, Pedro managed to send a text message to his grandfather to inform him of the situation. Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for text message

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

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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 29 Jul. 2025.

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text message

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