Examples of “text” in a Sentence

noun Written words, especially the main body of a document, book, or message.

• The text of the poster was too small to read from the road.
• Please read the whole text carefully before you answer the questions.
• She highlighted the key passages of text in the report.

noun A short written message sent between mobile phones.

• I got a text from my sister asking what time dinner was.
• Her phone buzzed with a text from the dentist's office.
• He sent a quick text to say he'd be late.

verb To send a written message to someone via mobile phone.

• My dad still prefers to ring rather than text his friends.
• Text me when you land.
• They texted back and forth all afternoon.