Search Dictionary
Definition of telegrapher

telegrapher

/təˈlɛɡrəfər/
te · leg · ra · pher
Adverb:telegraphically
•
Plural:telegraphers
•
Adjective:telegraphic
JUMP TO:

telegrapher Lexical Profile

telegrapher Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person whose occupation is transmitting and receiving messages by operating a telegraph apparatus, especially using Morse code.

Example

"The railroad station telegrapher tapped out an urgent dispatch warning the incoming train about the washed-out bridge."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for telegrapher

• Rhymes for telegrapher

• Nearby Words

telegenic
telegram
telegraph
telegrapher
telegraphic
telegraphy
telehealth

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from 'telegraph' plus the agent suffix '-er', with 'telegraph' deriving from French 'télégraphe', coined from Ancient Greek 'tēle' (far off) and 'graphein' (to write).

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Telegrapher. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/telegrapher
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.