English Explanatory Dictionary

telegram

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A message transmitted by telegraph.
verb
  1. To send a telegram.
  2. To send a telegram to (a person).
  3. To send (a message) in a telegram.
name
  1. An encrypted, cloud-based instant messaging service.
noun
  1. A Telegram channel.
verb
  1. To send a message using the Telegram instant messaging service.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɛləˌɡɹæm/ en-us-telegram.ogg /ˈtɛləˌɡɹeə̯m/ /ˈtɛləˌɡɹɛə̯m/

Word forms

telegram telegrams telegramme telegramming telegrammed

Etymology

From tele- + -gram.

Synonyms

wire cable telegrapheme

Derived words

cablegram circular telegram fast telegram letter telegram radiotelegram singing telegram Telegramgate Terrorgram
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