Meaning of the word teletypewriter in English
What does teletypewriter mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
teletypewriter
US /ˈtel.ɪ.taɪpˌraɪ.tər/
UK /ˈtel.ɪ.taɪpˌraɪ.tər/
Noun
a device that can send and receive typed messages over a communication channel, often used for long-distance communication before the advent of computers and the internet
Example:
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Before email, many businesses relied on a teletypewriter for rapid communication.
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The old newsroom still had a working teletypewriter, clattering away with breaking stories.
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