wireless telegraphy

American  

noun

1. Now Rare. radiotelegraphy.

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wireless telegraphy British  

noun

1. another name for radiotelegraphy

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• wireless telegraph
  noun

Etymology

Origin of wireless telegraphy

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Over the next decade, Guglielmo Marconi, an Italian aristocrat, developed a practical system of wireless telegraphy using radio waves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Regarded as the "father of radio", Marconi was a joint-winner of the Nobel prize for his work with "wireless telegraphy", which included discoveries that allowed messages to be sent via radio waves.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2022

And with Titanic, the storylines played out instantly thanks to the recent innovation of wireless telegraphy.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 31, 2012

Many of the academicians naturally desired to recognize the very important part played by their compatriot in the development of wireless telegraphy.

From Scientific American • Oct. 28, 2011

Then again, there was the question of wireless telegraphy, which had already come into force on board of these passenger ships.

From Loss of the Steamship 'Titanic' by Government, British