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

But that text message may not be enough to overcome Utah's expansive governmental immunity protections, Stewart said. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

In a text message to Nelson, Casey confirmed that several council members had requested the report in response to Nelson’s comments. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Chao was charged with text message or email automobile homicide Tuesday after the investigation into the crash was finished. — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

The arms deal came to light when a text message from Seaver was included in a legal dispute between him and Parton’s estate last month. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for text message

• expressage
• presage

Kids Definition

text message

noun

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