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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These scams arrive by email, text message, phone calls and fake websites. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026 The arcade’s owner, David Shields, said in a text message that transgender participants have always been allowed to use the women’s restroom since the arcade started hosting tournaments in 2012. Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 31 Jan. 2026 Guests are sent a text message at check-in from a number that can be texted anytime, for most anything. David Duran, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026 City Attorney Evan Goyke declined to comment in a text message to the Journal Sentinel. David Clarey, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for text message

Word History

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of text message was in 1993

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“Text message.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/text%20message. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.

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text message

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