telegram

noun
UK: /ˈtelɪɡræm/
US: /ˈtelɪɡræm/

  1. A message sent by electrical signals, then printed and delivered.

    1. I got a telegram about my grandma.
    2. The old woman received a telegram informing her of her son's victory.

  2. A historical method of sending messages quickly over long distances using wires and electrical signals.

    1. My uncle sent me a telegram when I was born.
    2. Before email, people often used a telegram to communicate important news quickly.

Synonyms

wire message cable
telegram verb

  1. To send a message to someone using a telegram.

    1. I will telegram you later today.
    2. She decided to telegram her family with the good news immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "telegram" in English means: A message sent by electrical signals, then printed and delivered., A historical method of sending messages quickly over long distances using wires and electrical signals..

The phonetic transcription of "telegram" is /ˈtelɪɡræm/ in British English and /ˈtelɪɡræm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "telegram": wire, message, cable.

Example usage of "telegram": "I got a telegram about my grandma.". More examples on the page.