- a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
"he sent a three-word message"

- what a communication that is about something is about

- send a message
"There is no messaging service at this company"

- send as a message
"She messaged the final report by fax"

- send a message to
"She messaged the committee"

1. Any notice, word, or communication, written or verbal, sent from one person to another.

"Ehud said, I have a message from God unto thee." -- Judg. iii. 20.

2. Hence, specifically, an official communication, not made in person, but delivered by a messenger; as, the President's message.

Message shell
See Shell.

1. To bear as a message. [Obs.]

1. A messenger. [Obs.] Chaucer.