text
//tɛkst//
Noun
textSingular
textsPlural
1
Written or printed words, typically forming a connected piece of writing
The book contains a lot of text and very few pictures.
2
A book or other written or printed work, regarded in terms of its content rather than its physical form
Students are required to read the original text in class.
3
The main body of a book or other piece of writing, as distinct from other material such as notes, appendices, and illustrations
The text of the book is 300 pages, not including the appendices.
4
A text message sent using a mobile phone
I'll send you a text when I arrive.
Verb
1
To send a text message to someone using a mobile phone
I'll text you when I arrive.