outbox

or out-box

[ out-boks ]

noun

a boxlike tray, basket, or the like, as on a desk, for holding outgoing mail, messages, or work.

Origin of outbox

First recorded in 1970–75; out- + box¹

Also called out-basket.

Words Nearby outbox

Other definitions for outbox (2 of 2)

outbox²

[ out-boks ]

verb (used with object)

to surpass in boxing: I've seen the champ outbox better fighters than this one.

Origin of outbox

First recorded in 1860–65; out- + box²

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How to use outbox in a sentence

And then you discover the mistake only after the statement has departed the outbox.
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He could outrun, outride and outbox any boy of either side the Potomac, and had proved it in many contests of skill.
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British Dictionary definitions for outbox

outbox

/ (ˈaʊtˌbɒks) /

noun

(on a computer) a folder in a mailbox in which outgoing messages are stored and displayed
a US and Canadian name for out-tray

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