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

The court heard that on the morning of the attack, Thomas' grandmother, Sharon Burton, drove him to Llandaff, and she described him becoming "more and more agitated" and sending several text messages.

From BBC

He said in all cases, schools had contacted parents with letters and text messages and had arranged meetings; some of which were not attended by parents.

From BBC

The alleged underage victim was even called "vintage 99" in text messages, as if she was a wine that one consumes, not a person.

From Salon

He said in all cases, schools had reached out to parents with letters, text messages and arranged meetings; some of which were not attended by parents.

From BBC

Later that day, she sent her family what it called “strange” text messages.

From Los Angeles Times