email

or e-mail

[ ee-meyl ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

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.
a message sent by email:
Send me an email about that idea, and I'll get back to you.
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.

verb (used with object)

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)

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.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of email¹

First recorded in 1975–80; e(lectronic) + mail ¹

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Example Sentences

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Representatives of Baldoni and Lively did not immediately respond to emails seeking comment on Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times

“We see the effects of sound in these objects all the time,” Plait told Salon in an email.

From Salon

The UK's Metropolitan Police says it has received more than 270 calls and emails since a new appeal for information was launched on Wednesday.

From BBC

Instead, a spokesperson emailed a statement saying “the list is being constantly reviewed and can be changed at any time and will be updated regularly.”

From Los Angeles Times

North Face has emailed some customers saying it discovered a "small-scale" attack in April this year.

From BBC

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