teletype
Teletype (noun) means an old machine that automatically prints out messages received over a wire, using ordinary letters rather than Morse code. Example: “The newsroom's teletype clattered out wire reports all through the night.”
How to use teletype
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn early machine for printing out messages sent over distance — a forerunner of the modern fax or text message.
Word forms
teletyped past tense, teletypes plural, teletypes singular
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The newsroom's _____ clattered out wire reports all through the night.
Etymology
From tele- ("far, telegraph") and type; largely comes from the brand name of the Teletype Corporation's machines.
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What does “teletype” mean?
The word “teletype” means an old machine that automatically prints out messages received over a wire, using ordinary letters rather than Morse code. In plain terms, an early machine for printing out messages sent over distance — a forerunner of the modern fax or text message.
How do you pronounce “teletype”?
“Teletype” is pronounced TEH-lih-typ (/ˈtɛlɪˌtaɪp/ in IPA).
How do you use “teletype” in a sentence?
Here is “teletype” used in a sentence: “The newsroom's teletype clattered out wire reports all through the night.”
What part of speech is “teletype”?
“Teletype” is a noun.
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