email

American  

[ee-meyl] / ˈiˌmeɪl /

Or e-mail

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.

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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.

Etymology

Origin of email

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

Example Sentences

The agency would deal with debris risk at a different policymaking level, an FAA official said in an email reviewed by the Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal

Venezuela’s Information Ministry and its state oil company didn’t immediately respond to calls and emails seeking comment.

From The Wall Street Journal

Skinner claimed he had the authenticity of the alleged email from a BBC executive "independently verified", though it is unclear how he did so.

From BBC

Ms Ferguson has also faced her own Epstein controversy earlier this year, after an email from 2011 revealed she called him her "supreme friend".

From BBC

TikTok confirmed the deal in an email to employees and said it is expected to close next month.

From Los Angeles Times