Telegram (noun)

A message sent by telegraph, a communication system in which messages are transmitted over a wire using a code.

Origin:

Derived from greek words, meaning 'far' and 'write'.

Examples:

1. She received a telegram from her sister, informing her of their father's death.
2. The government sent a telegram to all its embassies, instructing them on how to handle the crisis.
3. The telegram was brief and to the point, stating only the necessary information.
4. He sent a telegram to his friend, inviting him to join him on a trip abroad.
5. The company sent a telegram to the supplier, requesting an immediate delivery of the goods.