mailgram
/ˈmeɪlɡræm/
noun
- A message sent electronically to a post office near the recipient, where it is printed and delivered as a physical letter.
- My grandmother received a mailgram congratulating her on her retirement.
- Before email became common, people often used mailgrams for urgent written messages.
- The company sent a mailgram to confirm the appointment because the client didn't have email.