telegram

[ˈtelɪɡræm]

telegram Definition

  • 1a message sent and delivered by telegraph
  • 2a system for transmitting messages and orders over long distances using coded signals

Using telegram: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "telegram" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He received a telegram from his family.

  • Example

    The telegram was sent to the wrong address.

  • Example

    The government used telegrams to issue orders to troops during the war.

telegram Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for telegram

Phrases with telegram

  • to send a message by telegraph

    Example

    I need to send a telegram to my boss.

  • stop (telegram)

    a punctuation mark used in telegrams to indicate the end of a sentence

    Example

    Please send me the money stop I need it urgently stop

  • a place where telegrams are sent and received

    Example

    He went to the telegraph office to send a message to his family.

Origins of telegram

from French 'télégramme', from télé- 'at a distance' + -gramme 'something written'

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Summary: telegram in Brief

A 'telegram' [ˈtelɪɡræm] is a message sent and delivered by telegraph, or a system for transmitting messages and orders over long distances using coded signals. It is often used to send urgent or important messages, such as during wartime. Phrases include 'send a telegram,' 'stop (telegram),' and 'telegraph office.'

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