noun
teletype
TEH-lih-typ
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.”
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An old machine that automatically prints out messages received over a wire, using ordinary letters rather than Morse code.
"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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- teletypes
- Third person singular
- teletypes
- Past tense
- teletyped
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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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