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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The fine print: The poll of 754 residents across eight police precincts was conducted by the firm North Star Opinion Research over cell phones, landlines and by text message. Nate Rau, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024 For schedule updates, follow the project on Facebook, X and Instagram and subscribe to email and text message alerts at ClearPath465.com. Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Oct. 2024 People can also get earthquake early warnings without downloading an app through an Amber Alert-style text message called a Wireless Emergency Alert. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2024 Notifications can be provided by phone, email or text message. Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for text message 

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 5 Nov. 2024.

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text message

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