Telex (noun)

A system of sending and receiving written messages via telecommunications, typically using a typewriter-like device, that was widely used in the 20th century before the advent of email and other digital forms of communication.

Origin:

From tele- + exchange, as telex originally referred to the telegraph exchange.

Examples:

1. The telex was a popular way to send messages before the widespread use of email.
2. The company sent a telex to confirm the order.
3. Telex machines were commonly used in offices and businesses.
4. Telex messages could be sent and received in real-time.
5. Telex was a reliable and efficient way to communicate over long distances.