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 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

Jon wrote that Smith followed up with a heartfelt text message. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026

For example, a user could reply to an iPhone text message by typing on an onscreen keyboard or using their voice to dictate a reply. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

Starkey, construction project manager from DeMotte, did not respond to multiple requests for comment, including by phone, email and text message. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 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