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

Throne/Megan Bayley To access the bathrooms, people will need to use either a text message, QR code, tap card distributed by community partners, or an app, according to city officials. — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

The sale followed three offers, Shikasho said in a text message. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Musselman has not responded to a text message from the Times seeking comment. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

In the meantime, fans were encouraged to send their votes via text message. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 15 Sep. 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