What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
teletype
Example
The newsroom received the latest updates via teletype. [teletype: noun]
Example
The teletype machine clattered loudly as it printed out the message. [teletype: noun]
Example
They communicated with each other through teletype during the war. [teletype: verb]
telex
Example
The company used telex to communicate with its overseas branches. [telex: noun]
Example
The telex machine was outdated but still functional. [telex: noun]
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She sent a telex to her business partner in Japan. [telex: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Telex was more commonly used than teletype in international communication, especially in Europe and Asia. However, both have been largely replaced by newer technologies such as email and instant messaging.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between teletype and telex?
Both teletype and telex are outdated technologies and are not commonly used in modern communication. Therefore, neither is considered formal or informal in contemporary language use.
