e-mail

/ˈiː.meɪl/

electronic mail

She sent me an e-mail with the project details.

She sent me an electronic message with the project details.

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

Synonyms

email electronic mail

Related Phrases

spam e-mailphrase

unsolicited or junk electronic messages

e-mail attachmentphrase

a file sent along with an electronic message

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

electronic

prefix

mail

letters or messages

root

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