telex

[ tel-eks ]

noun

1. (sometimes initial capital letter) a two-way teletypewriter service channeled through a public telecommunications system for instantaneous, direct communication between subscribers at remote locations.
2. a teletypewriter used to send or receive on such a service.
3. a message transmitted by telex.

verb (used with object)

1. to send (a message) by telex:

   We telex instructions to the agent.

2. to send a message by telex to:

   They telexed the Paris office.

telex

/ ˈtɛlɛks /

noun

1. an international telegraph service in which teleprinters are rented out to subscribers for the purpose of direct communication
2. a teleprinter used in such a service
3. a message transmitted or received by telex

verb

1. to transmit (a message) to (a person, office, etc) by telex

Word History and Origins

Origin of telex¹

First recorded in 1930–35; tel(eprinter) + ex(change)

Word History and Origins

Origin of telex¹

C20: from tel ( eprinter ) ex ( change )

Example Sentences

Kushner’s first novel, Telex from Cuba, reimagined ‘50s Cuba, and received a National Book Award nomination for her efforts.

From The Daily Beast

It was not, because what happened then was that the Telex came in from New Orleans.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• summons
• telegraph