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

In an interview Thursday night, Barrera said the first half of the email not included in Gonzales’ social media post described text messages between the former aide, Regina Santos-Aviles, and the congressman.

From Salon

In a text message with ProPublica, Stone said he had received the letter from a journalist who’d gotten it from the family.

From Salon

Nanos told NBC in a text message that "kindness matters" and that it was "every cops duty to stand up and be that voice for our victims".

From BBC

But then, she said, she received a suspicious text message about her PayPal account being used to buy $450 in cryptocurrency.

From Los Angeles Times

Tube passengers were targeted in a text message scam using homemade "SMS blasters" hidden inside suitcases, a court heard.

From BBC