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

In an email to Epstein in November 2017, Lajčák asks Epstein to help a female film producer get her movie on the shortlist for that year's Oscars.

From BBC

Sending a letter or an email to your estranged child could be a good way to broach the subject of reconciliation, say some therapists.

From BBC

The emails contradict statements Lutnick made in October about vowing in 2005 to "never be in a room" with Epstein again.

From BBC

The emails in the latest release of documents do not indicate any wrongdoing.

From BBC

In early 2020 there were multiple email exchanges, with an increasingly irritated US Department of Justice wanting to know when Andrew would fulfil his public commitment to help with inquiries into Epstein's activities.

From BBC