English · Daily Life
/ˈiː.meɪl/
[/ˈiː.meɪl/]
electronic message
Beginnernoun
Definition
A message sent electronically from one computer or device to another.
Example
She sent a quick email to confirm the meeting time and attached the updated schedule.
She sent a quick email to confirm the meeting time and attached the updated schedule.
Etymology
Short for 'electronic mail', coined in the 1980s as the internet grew.
How & Where It’s Used
Used as noun and verb; central to modern work and personal communication.