text
noun
the main body of matter in a manuscript, book, newspaper, etc., as distinguished from notes, appendixes, headings, illustrations, etc.
texts
-
pluralof text.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
"No messages of significance" were exchanged and the texts were "quickly reported to the appropriate authorities" once they were believed to be suspicious, sources said.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Broadus’ texts from earlier in the day he was killed reveal that the two had texted about plans to meet at Fraser’s home.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
"The available inscriptions allow us to understand it up to a certain point, but we lack vocabulary and texts," he said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
Americans are awash in scams: phony UPS texts, AI-generated voices of loved ones in trouble, spoofed emails tricking city governments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
I read the texts again, and my heart sinks.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
