1
: a communication in writing, in speech, or by signals
Please take this message for me to my friend.
2
: a messenger's mission
the girl will go on a message to the shop—
Cahir Healy
Cahir Healy3
: an underlying theme or idea
the message is that it is time to change—The Economist
The Economist
messaged; messaging
: to communicate by message
Examples of message in a Sentence
Noun
Did you get my message?
She has received messages of support from hundreds of people.
I left a message on her answering machine.
He's not here right now. Can I take a message?
I liked the story but I didn't really agree with the book's message.
He believed in the church's message of forgiveness.
Recent Examples on the Web
Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2025
The Associated Press left email messages seeking comment with spokespeople for Walberg, the committee and Barnard College.
—Cedar Attanasio, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
Marin Independent Journal, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
Never follow a link through email or messaging to reset your password.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Noun
In an effort to buck up the troops, Altemus has been communicating this message to employees over the last week.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2025
The Associated Press left email messages seeking comment with spokespeople for Walberg, the committee and Barnard College.
—Cedar Attanasio, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
Avoid job offers with vague descriptions, upfront payment demands or interviews conducted through messaging apps.
—Marin Independent Journal, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
Never follow a link through email or messaging to reset your password.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Message.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/message. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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