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 United Club at Heathrow, included with my ticket, was crowded but a good place to check email and grab some snacks.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, with the Strait staying effectively closed for U.S. and its allies, global energy shock isn’t going to go away, says Fawad Razaqzada, market analyst at FOREX.com, in an email.

From The Wall Street Journal

Several others described receiving early morning emails informing them they were no longer employed and would receive one month of severance pay.

From BBC

Audit your inbox: Search your email for the words “sale” or “deal” and unsubscribe from the five retailers you shop at the most.

From MarketWatch

Some affected employees told The Wall Street Journal that they had received an early morning email from “Oracle Leadership” that thanked them for their work and informed them it was their last day.

From The Wall Street Journal