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 first tip off to the mollusk’s arrival came via a photo and a text message. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 8 July 2026

Advertisement The reason a single text message could unspool an entire life is that the life hung on a single key. — Ryan Pettit, Time, 7 July 2026

Fort Worth city council member Jeanette Martinez, whose district includes the Central Motel, said in a text message to the Star-Telegram that her office has recognized the community concern about the property and has long hoped it would be fixed. — Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026

The Miami Herald left a voicemail and text message to Gillum’s cellphone requesting comments. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 7 July 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