teletext

/tɛlɪˈtɛkt/

Definitions

1. noun

a television system allowing viewers to access information by selecting specific pages from a menu displayed on the screen, typically accessed via a button on the remote control.

“The new teletext service allows users to access news, weather forecasts, and sports results with the touch of a button.”

2. verb

to transmit or display text information via a television system, typically using a teletext service.

“The channel will teletext the latest election results as they come in.”

Synonyms

  • info text
  • text service

Antonyms

  • video content