EMAIL Definition & Meaning

email

or e-mail

[ ee-meyl ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a system for sending messages to one or more recipients via telecommunications links between computers using dedicated software or a web-based service:
Communication by email is almost instantaneous.
a message sent by email:
Send me an email about that idea, and I'll get back to you.
an address at which a person can receive email messages:
He’s got my phone number and email in case he needs to contact me.

verb (used with object)

to send (a message or file) to (a person or organization) by email: I emailed the company but haven’t heard back yet.
He emailed his response to the invitation.
I emailed the company but haven’t heard back yet.

verb (used without object)

to send an email; communicate by email or exchange emails: We emailed back and forth for three weeks before actually meeting.
She emailed to say she’ll be on vacation next week.
We emailed back and forth for three weeks before actually meeting.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of email¹

First recorded in 1975–80; e(lectronic) + mail ¹

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"I'd been begging to speak to them, constant emails," she said.

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The email confirmed Matthew Sharkey was a direct relative of Baby Callum, with a one in 36 billion likelihood of him not being.

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In no time, I was receiving emails from a variety of men.

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Given his age, the company couldn’t proceed with a full-time position, but the recruiter offered to save his resume for future follow-up, according to an email exchange included in the lawsuit.

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The star of “The Doors” told The Times via email in 2022 that he and Cruise were in touch and exchanged Christmas presents every year.

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