Meaning & use
telegram
A short written message sent quickly over a distance using telegraph technology, common before telephones were widespread.
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He received a telegram announcing his brother's safe arrival overseas.
During the war, families dreaded telegrams that might carry bad news.
A note on using this word
Largely a historical term now, since telegraph services have been replaced by phone calls, texts, and email.
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