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 indictment says Liaw advised his associates to craft an email with “strong and persuasive reasons to convince” the compliance department.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I don't have any deadlines, I don't have to answer emails, I've got the best office window you can have, driving around the countryside."

From BBC

Workers at Glasgow's Merchant City bar were emailed by the company's head of operations inviting them to apply for a number of posts.

From BBC

“This also highlights limitations of the current export-control system,” she added in emailed comments.

From MarketWatch

The service was created by the same team behind Proton Mail, a widely used secure email platform.

From Salon