telegram

CEFRB1

/tˈɛləˌɡræm/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A message sent by telegraph.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    To send a telegram.

Examples

  • On his arrival in London, he sent me a telegram.

  • Your telegram arrived just as I was about to telephone you.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
2

Also pronounced

  • /ˈtɛləˌɡɹæm/
  • /ˈtɛləˌɡɹeə̯m/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A message transmitted by telegraph.

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To send a telegram to (a person).

  2. To send (a message) in a telegram.

More examples

In context

  • Does anyone have the Telegram link?

  • On 20 May 1937 when down in Bradford-on-Avon on business, Bulleid received a telegram with the cryptic news: 'Sir Herbert Walker wishes to see you twelve thirty tomorrow—Gresley'.

  • In the brouhaha over the reappointment of Superior Court Judge Sylvia Pressler, we organized massive support - telegramming, telephoning and writing to encourage the State Senate to exercise its advise and consent function responsibly.

Synonyms

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In the past, a blank delivered a short written message using wires and Morse code.

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Origin

noun

From tele- + -gram.