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Definition of teletext

teletext

/ˈtɛl.əˌtɛkst/
tel · e · text
Plural:teletexts
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teletext Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A television information retrieval service developed in the 1970s that broadcasts text and basic block-graphic pages (such as news, weather, and program schedules) encoded within the television signal.

Example

"Before the widespread adoption of the internet, many households checked the morning news and sports scores on teletext."

• Nearby Words

telescopic
teleshop
teleshopping
teletext
telethon
teletype
televangelism

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 1970s as a blend of 'television' (or 'telecommunication') and 'text', following the development of the BBC's Ceefax broadcasting service.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Teletext. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/teletext
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