e-mail

Definition

  • noun: a system for sending messages from one computer to another computer
  • noun: a means or system for transmitting messages electronically (as between computers on a network)
  • verb: to send e-mail to (someone)
  • synonyms: electronic mail, email

Examples

  • I'll 'e-mail' my response to you tomorrow. = I'll 'e-mail' you my response tomorrow.

  • I seem to spend most of my time these days reading 'e-mail'.

  • They communicate with each other by 'e-mail'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Is it nice not being me? It must be so relaxing. - Rachel is not a name. - Then what is it? John, on the luggage, there's a label. E-mail address. Er, jenny.pink@mephone.org.uk. She didn't have a laptop, which means she did her business on her phone. So it's a smartphone, it's e-mail enabled. (..)
    2010 TvShow: Sherlock Title: A Study in Pink Season: 1 Episode 1
  • (..) You said I had a therapist. You've got a psychosomatic limp, of course you've got a therapist. Then there's your brother. Your phone. It's expensive, e-mail enabled, MP player. You're looking for a flatshare. You wouldn't buy this - it's a gift. Scratches. Not one, many over time - (..)
    2010 TvShow: Sherlock Title: A Study in Pink Season: 1 Episode 1