email

Or e-mail

[ee-meyl]

noun

1. 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.

2. a message sent by email.

   Send me an email about that idea, and I'll get back to you.

3. 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)

1. 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)

1. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of email¹

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

Example Sentences

A spokesman for Li Ning said the company “has not engaged in any substantive negotiations or evaluations regarding the transaction mentioned in the news,” in emailed comments.

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"A range of learning activities will be set... any additional teacher support in lessons will take place via Teams message or school email."

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The issue of redactions created conflict earlier this month when the House Oversight Committee released a batch of Epstein emails.

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He will also pay a fine, but the amount has not been confirmed, his publicist said in an email to The Times.

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“After completing a delivery, our drone clipped a thin, overhead internet cable then performed a Safe Contingent Landing, as designed,” the company said in an emailed statement.

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