email

or e-mail, E-mail

[ ee-meyl ]
/ ˈiˌmeɪl /

noun

a system for sending messages from one individual to another via telecommunications links between computers or terminals using dedicated software: Communication by email is almost instantaneous.
a message sent by email: Send me an email about that idea, and I'll get back to you.

verb (used with object)

to send a message to by email: When you email me, don't forget to attach the documents.

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Origin of email

First recorded in 1980–85; e(lectronic) + mail1

historical usage of email

See Internet.

Words nearby email

emaciate, emaciated, emaciation, emacs, emagram, email, emalangeni, emanant, emanate, emanation, emancipate
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