telegram
UK: ˈtelɪɡræm | US: ˈtelɪɡræm
n. a message sent by telegraph and then delivered in written or printed form
n. (historical) a system of communication using electric signals transmitted over wires
The word "telegram" combines the Greek morpheme tele- (meaning "far") and -gram (from Greek gramma, meaning "something written"). It reflects the technology of sending written messages over long distances via telegraph systems, which emerged in the 19th century. The term logically merges the concepts of distance (tele-) and recorded communication (-gram), capturing the essence of instantaneous written transmission.
He received a telegram announcing his brother's arrival.
Before smartphones, telegrams were the fastest way to send urgent news.
The company sent a telegram to confirm the order.
Historical documents often include telegrams from wartime leaders.
She framed the vintage telegram as a nostalgic keepsake.