Telegram
Pronunciation: /ˈtɛləɡˌræm/
Telegram (noun)
- a short written message sent quickly over long distances using wires and electrical signals
- a method used in the past for sending messages using telegraph systems
Examples
- He sent a telegram to confirm the meeting.
- Receiving a telegram was once a common occurrence.
Common collocations: send a telegram, receive a telegram, urgent telegram, historical telegram, telegram service