noun★Beginner— electronic mail
💻Technology
formalinformal
A method of exchanging digital messages over the internet
Please check your e-mail for the confirmation link.
Please check your electronic mail for the confirmation link.
💡
The term 'e-mail' is gradually being replaced by 'email' in modern usage.
Collocations
send an e-mailto transmit an electronic messagecheck e-mailto review incoming electronic messagese-mail addressa unique identifier for receiving electronic messages
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💡Pro Tip
Modern Spelling
The hyphen in 'e-mail' is increasingly omitted in favor of 'email'.
⚡Gold Rule
Professional Use
In professional contexts, always use a clear and descriptive subject line in e-mails.
📖Word Origin
Derived from 'electronic mail', combining 'electronic' and 'mail' to describe digital message transmission.
📝Usage Notes
While 'e-mail' was the traditional spelling, 'email' (without the hyphen) is now more commonly accepted.
Word Breakdown
e-
electronic
prefixmail
letters or messages
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