text message

American  

noun

1. an electronic message sent over a cellular network from one cell phone to another by typing words, often in shortened form, as “l8t” for “late,” on the phone's numeric or QWERTY keypad.

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text message British  

noun

1. a written message sent by means of a mobile phone

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Etymology

Origin of text message

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

Brahmbhatt’s lawyer declined to answer any additional questions for this article, and Brahmbhatt didn’t respond to emails, phone calls and text messages seeking comment.

From The Wall Street Journal

The complaint said Callella later admitted to sending the two text messages.

From Los Angeles Times

Or on the phone, but not via text message or email.

From MarketWatch

He said “the actual evidence was dismissed or ignored” by most reporting, including “mountains” of “emails, text messages and video evidence that flatly contradict” the claims.

From Los Angeles Times

Ethiopia Airlines, which operates all routes in the country, sent passengers a text message about the cancellations citing "unplanned circumstances".

From BBC