text message

noun

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

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President Masoud Pezeshkian posted on X that 14 million Iranians had answered state media and text message campaigns urging people to volunteer to fight. Bassem Mroue, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026 In a text message, Intriago wrote that certain Americans needed Charles’ protection after acting under a Haitian judge’s order that led to Moïse’s slaying more than four years ago. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026 Mayor Linda Montoya also declined to comment, stating in a text message that she was just made aware of the news Friday evening. Katie Langford, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026 The text message mentions things like the motorist's driving privileges will be suspended for 30 days, or that they will be prosecuted and their credit score will be affected. Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for text message

Word History

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 15 Apr. 2026.

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text message

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