Telegram
noun
A message sent by telegraph, a system for sending texts over long distances using electricity.
He sent a telegram to his family to inform them of his safe arrival.
Often appears as...
- send a telegram
- receive a telegram
noun
A text message, particularly one sent quickly or urgently.
He sent her a telegram alerting her of the changes to the plan.
Often appears as...
- send a telegram
- get a telegram
Usage tips
Informal
Modern
noun
A message sent by telegraph, a system for sending texts over long distances using electricity.
He sent a telegram to his family to inform them of his safe arrival.
Often appears as...
- send a telegram
- receive a telegram
noun
A text message, particularly one sent quickly or urgently.
He sent her a telegram alerting her of the changes to the plan.
Often appears as...
- send a telegram
- get a telegram
Usage tips
Informal
Modern
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Technology
Refers to old communication method, not used in modern times.
Grandpa mentioned receiving a telegram when he was young.
Pro Tip 2/3Official Notifications
Often used for delivering important or formal news historically.
The family received a telegram announcing the coronation.
Pro Tip 3/3Concise Language
Telegrams were paid per word, so messages were brief and to the point.
The telegram read: 'Arrived safely. Stop. All well. Stop.'
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Technology
Refers to old communication method, not used in modern times.
Grandpa mentioned receiving a telegram when he was young.
Pro Tip 2/3Official Notifications
Often used for delivering important or formal news historically.
The family received a telegram announcing the coronation.
Pro Tip 3/3Concise Language
Telegrams were paid per word, so messages were brief and to the point.
The telegram read: 'Arrived safely. Stop. All well. Stop.'
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Technology
Refers to old communication method, not used in modern times.
Grandpa mentioned receiving a telegram when he was young.
Pro Tip 2/3Official Notifications
Often used for delivering important or formal news historically.
The family received a telegram announcing the coronation.
Pro Tip 3/3Concise Language
Telegrams were paid per word, so messages were brief and to the point.
The telegram read: 'Arrived safely. Stop. All well. Stop.'
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Video examples
Alone Across the Outback...
And the telegram said, "Could you please bring me a rifle?" And it was the same rifle I knew she already had. And the reason is because when male camels are in heat, if you have a female camel, they will kill you to get to your female. So, I said to her when she was telling me about it on the trip, how would a camel kill you?
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How to make pandemics...
basically just decided to keep it a secret I mean it was still spreading and you know people are getting sick and people are dying but they kind of paid off newspaper reporters not to mention it and they intercepted telegrams that had the word collaring in the you know
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The transformative power...
and they wrote telegrams back to Manchester. And one of them wrote, "Situation hopeless. Stop. They don't wear shoes." And the other one wrote, "Glorious opportunity. They don't have any shoes yet." Now, there's a similar situation in the classical music world,
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These Rare Giraffes Were...
nachos in parque nacional telegram gentle it moved me to tears when I was out there it's brought me to tears again sitting here it's really forcing me to reflect on this experience I'll never forget it I'll never stop being angry I'll never stop feeling
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The greatest mathematicia...
Their invented mathematician claimed to be a reclusive Russian genius who would only meet with his selected collaborators. They sent telegrams in Bourbaki’s name, announced his daughter’s wedding, and publicly insulted anyone who doubted his existence.
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The most notorious...
by announcing them via telegram. He even purchased a respected journal so future publications could be rushed into print. But Marsh used his personal fortune to gain the upper hand, hiring a small army of fossil hunters to out-compete his rival.
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Why is our universe...
of the human spirit of exploration. It appears that it may not always be that way. Because today's astronomers, by turning powerful telescopes to the sky, have captured a handful of starkly informative photons -- a kind of cosmic telegram
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"Accents" by Denice...
my mother's tongue is a telegram from her mother decorated with the coqui's of el campo so even when her lips can barely stretch themselves around english, her accent is a stubborn compass always pointing her towards home.
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Is our universe the only...
appears that it may not always be that way because today's astronomers by turning powerful telescopes to the sky have captured a handful of starkly informative photons a kind of cosmic telegram billions of years in
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The Great Migration and...
from all that they knew and all of the people that they loved. And the very next time that they might hear anything about the people who had raised them might be a telegram saying, "Your father has passed away."
Video examples
Alone Across the Outback...
And the telegram said, "Could you please bring me a rifle?" And it was the same rifle I knew she already had. And the reason is because when male camels are in heat, if you have a female camel, they will kill you to get to your female. So, I said to her when she was telling me about it on the trip, how would a camel kill you?
Video examples
How to make pandemics...
basically just decided to keep it a secret I mean it was still spreading and you know people are getting sick and people are dying but they kind of paid off newspaper reporters not to mention it and they intercepted telegrams that had the word collaring in the you know
Video examples
The transformative power...
and they wrote telegrams back to Manchester. And one of them wrote, "Situation hopeless. Stop. They don't wear shoes." And the other one wrote, "Glorious opportunity. They don't have any shoes yet." Now, there's a similar situation in the classical music world,
Video examples
These Rare Giraffes Were...
nachos in parque nacional telegram gentle it moved me to tears when I was out there it's brought me to tears again sitting here it's really forcing me to reflect on this experience I'll never forget it I'll never stop being angry I'll never stop feeling
Video examples
The greatest mathematicia...
Their invented mathematician claimed to be a reclusive Russian genius who would only meet with his selected collaborators. They sent telegrams in Bourbaki’s name, announced his daughter’s wedding, and publicly insulted anyone who doubted his existence.
Video examples
The most notorious...
by announcing them via telegram. He even purchased a respected journal so future publications could be rushed into print. But Marsh used his personal fortune to gain the upper hand, hiring a small army of fossil hunters to out-compete his rival.
Video examples
Why is our universe...
of the human spirit of exploration. It appears that it may not always be that way. Because today's astronomers, by turning powerful telescopes to the sky, have captured a handful of starkly informative photons -- a kind of cosmic telegram
Video examples
"Accents" by Denice...
my mother's tongue is a telegram from her mother decorated with the coqui's of el campo so even when her lips can barely stretch themselves around english, her accent is a stubborn compass always pointing her towards home.
Video examples
Is our universe the only...
appears that it may not always be that way because today's astronomers by turning powerful telescopes to the sky have captured a handful of starkly informative photons a kind of cosmic telegram billions of years in
Video examples
The Great Migration and...
from all that they knew and all of the people that they loved. And the very next time that they might hear anything about the people who had raised them might be a telegram saying, "Your father has passed away."
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Quote examples
Bethany Joy Lenz
American Actress
I love the romance of the '40s. It was the perfect time to live. Technology wasn't so advanced that it made life more difficult, but it was just enough that you can send a phone call or a telegram. And people still took pride in how they looked. The men got dressed up and the women got dressed up and they took care of themselves.
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Rudolph Valentino
Italian Actor
I have been deeply touched by the many telegrams, cables and letters that have come to my bedside. It is wonderful to know that I have so many friends and well-wishers both among those it has been my privilege to meet and among the loyal unknown thousands who have seen me on the screen and whom I have never seen at all.
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Gil Hodges
American Athlete
Well, I know that I'll never forget that, but also I won't forget the hundreds of people who sent me letters, telegrams, and postcards during that World Series. There wasn't a single nasty message. Everybody tried to say something nice.
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W. Averell Harriman
American Politician
I think there are telegrams that may or may not be available, which indicated that I very much had in mind the need to give Europe substantial aid after the war, after Lend-Lease was over.
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Francis Ford Coppola
American Director
When I was 13, I worked for Western Union. When the telegrams came in, I would glue them on the paper and deliver them on my bicycle.
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George Ade
American Playwright
A man never feels more important than when he receives a telegram containing more than ten words.
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Henny Youngman
American Comedian
How to drive a guy crazy: send him a telegram and on the top put 'page 2.
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Tom Hanks
American Actor
Tweeting is like sending out cool telegrams to your friends once a week.
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Anton Chekhov
Russian Dramatist
When an actor has money he doesn't send letters, he sends telegrams.
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Charlotte Whitton
Canadian Politician
When an actor has money, he doesn't send letters, but telegrams.
Quote examples
Bethany Joy Lenz
American Actress
I love the romance of the '40s. It was the perfect time to live. Technology wasn't so advanced that it made life more difficult, but it was just enough that you can send a phone call or a telegram. And people still took pride in how they looked. The men got dressed up and the women got dressed up and they took care of themselves.
Quote examples
Rudolph Valentino
Italian Actor
I have been deeply touched by the many telegrams, cables and letters that have come to my bedside. It is wonderful to know that I have so many friends and well-wishers both among those it has been my privilege to meet and among the loyal unknown thousands who have seen me on the screen and whom I have never seen at all.
Quote examples
Gil Hodges
American Athlete
Well, I know that I'll never forget that, but also I won't forget the hundreds of people who sent me letters, telegrams, and postcards during that World Series. There wasn't a single nasty message. Everybody tried to say something nice.
Quote examples
W. Averell Harriman
American Politician
I think there are telegrams that may or may not be available, which indicated that I very much had in mind the need to give Europe substantial aid after the war, after Lend-Lease was over.
Quote examples
Francis Ford Coppola
American Director
When I was 13, I worked for Western Union. When the telegrams came in, I would glue them on the paper and deliver them on my bicycle.
Quote examples
George Ade
American Playwright
A man never feels more important than when he receives a telegram containing more than ten words.
Quote examples
Henny Youngman
American Comedian
How to drive a guy crazy: send him a telegram and on the top put 'page 2.
Quote examples
Tom Hanks
American Actor
Tweeting is like sending out cool telegrams to your friends once a week.
Quote examples
Anton Chekhov
Russian Dramatist
When an actor has money he doesn't send letters, he sends telegrams.
Quote examples
Charlotte Whitton
Canadian Politician
When an actor has money, he doesn't send letters, but telegrams.
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