Cablegram

Definition of cablegram:

part of speech: noun

A message sent by submarine telegraph.

Usage examples for cablegram:

• You can send a cablegram to any country in the world and have it delivered, translated into the language of the person to whom it is sent, a great deal quicker than the dawn can travel. "The Young Man and the World", Albert J. Beveridge.

• As a result of Mappin's letter Andrew was handed a cablegram one evening when he was discussing the preparations for the journey with Carnally and Graham in the latter's house. "For the Allinson Honor", Harold Bindloss.

• He wanted to be within easy reach of recalling cablegram "Jan and Her Job", L. Allen Harker.