text message

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.

text message

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of text message¹

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

On the journey, Mrs Burton described him becoming "more and more agitated" and was sending several text messages.

From BBC

Donors responding to a slew of political text messages from both Republicans and Democrats have given tens of thousands of dollars in small donations.

From Los Angeles Times

No. The ban also applies to smart watches and other devices that can use WiFi or cellular signals to send text messages or access social media.

From Los Angeles Times

A text message from De León’s campaign included a grainy photo of Jurado and warned that “Forty years of Latino representation is threatened.”

From Los Angeles Times

Authorities across the US are investigating after reports of text messages sent to black Americans with references to “slave catchers”, plantations and picking cotton.

From BBC