1
: a communication in writing, in speech, or by signals
Please take this message for me to my friend.
2
: a messenger's mission
the girl will go on a message to the shop—
Cahir Healy
Cahir Healy3
: an underlying theme or idea
the message is that it is time to change—The Economist
The Economist
messaged; messaging
: to communicate by message
Synonyms
Examples of message in a Sentence
Noun
Did you get my message?
She has received messages of support from hundreds of people.
I left a message on her answering machine.
He's not here right now. Can I take a message?
I liked the story but I didn't really agree with the book's message.
He believed in the church's message of forgiveness.
Recent Examples on the WebCaleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2024
Student groups had been circulating messages that a new deadline to disperse had been set for 8 a.m. ET.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 26 Apr. 2024
In the negotiations update message to members, IATSE reminded members of the need to demonstrate resolve and solidarity.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 26 Apr. 2024
Hours after state troopers marched to the University of Texas campus to disperse the crowd, Texas state Sen. Sarah Eckhardt sent a message to Hartzell and University of Texas System Chancellor J.B. Milliken questioning the law enforcement response.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2024
In a video message to fans earlier this week, Joseph revealed that Clancy, originally scheduled for May 17, will be delayed a week to May 24 to allow the group to film videos for each of the collection’s 13 songs.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 25 Apr. 2024
Mendez did not respond to email or phone messages and Batista declined to comment when reached by the Miami Herald.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2024
The principal required police presence at his home and had received threatening messages after the fake audio spread online, according to The Banner.
—Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
And both sent a clear message to the Dubs ahead of next week’s play-in tournament:
Slow your roll.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2024
Mallory Moench, TIME, 26 Apr. 2024
More than one person messaged me telling me to kill myself.
—Eileen Finan, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
Encrypted messaging apps WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram have gone the way of Winnie the Pooh.
—Dell Cameron Andrew Couts, WIRED, 20 Apr. 2024
In the days leading up to the shooting, Johnson had messaged other accounts asking for help getting somebody’s address.
—Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Apr. 2024
Travelers can contact Airbnb’s customer service by calling +1-844-234-2500 or messaging Airbnb support via its website.
—USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
In total, 16 eighth-grade students were targeted by the pictures, which were shared through messaging apps, according to the district.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Travelers can generally make changes to their reservation on the airline’s website, or by contacting customer service through the online chat feature, by messaging the carrier on Whatsapp at 720-902-3969, or sending an email through the online customer service form.
—USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
And as the story goes, the country/pop artist went out for drinks with her friends one night, mustered up the liquid courage to message the mystery man, and the rest is history.
—Tricia Despres, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
Noun
Students and staff at the school received a message about 8:20 p.m. asking them to avoid Atkinson Hall after police received a report of a bomb threat.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2024
Student groups had been circulating messages that a new deadline to disperse had been set for 8 a.m. ET.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 26 Apr. 2024
In the negotiations update message to members, IATSE reminded members of the need to demonstrate resolve and solidarity.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 26 Apr. 2024
Hours after state troopers marched to the University of Texas campus to disperse the crowd, Texas state Sen. Sarah Eckhardt sent a message to Hartzell and University of Texas System Chancellor J.B. Milliken questioning the law enforcement response.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2024
In a video message to fans earlier this week, Joseph revealed that Clancy, originally scheduled for May 17, will be delayed a week to May 24 to allow the group to film videos for each of the collection’s 13 songs.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 25 Apr. 2024
Mendez did not respond to email or phone messages and Batista declined to comment when reached by the Miami Herald.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2024
The principal required police presence at his home and had received threatening messages after the fake audio spread online, according to The Banner.
—Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
And both sent a clear message to the Dubs ahead of next week’s play-in tournament:
Slow your roll.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2024
Verb
Another change also arrived recently to the messaging app.
—Mallory Moench, TIME, 26 Apr. 2024
More than one person messaged me telling me to kill myself.
—Eileen Finan, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
Encrypted messaging apps WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram have gone the way of Winnie the Pooh.
—Dell Cameron Andrew Couts, WIRED, 20 Apr. 2024
In the days leading up to the shooting, Johnson had messaged other accounts asking for help getting somebody’s address.
—Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Apr. 2024
Travelers can contact Airbnb’s customer service by calling +1-844-234-2500 or messaging Airbnb support via its website.
—USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
In total, 16 eighth-grade students were targeted by the pictures, which were shared through messaging apps, according to the district.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Travelers can generally make changes to their reservation on the airline’s website, or by contacting customer service through the online chat feature, by messaging the carrier on Whatsapp at 720-902-3969, or sending an email through the online customer service form.
—USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
And as the story goes, the country/pop artist went out for drinks with her friends one night, mustered up the liquid courage to message the mystery man, and the rest is history.
—Tricia Despres, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Message.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/message. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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