text message noun
plural ∼ -sag·es [count] : a short message that is sent electronically to a cell phone or other device
▪ She sent me a text message saying that she'll be late. —called also text
▪ She sent me a text message saying that she'll be late. —called also text
— text messaging noun [noncount]
▪ I use my cell phone for text messaging. [=for sending text messages]
▪ I use my cell phone for text messaging. [=for sending text messages]
