What does EMAIL mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

Definitions:

Noun: messages distributed by electronic means from one computer user to one or more recipients via a network.

Verb: send an email to (someone).

Pronunciations:

US: /ˈiˌmeɪl/

UK: /ˈiːmeɪl/

Origin and Usage:

The word "email" originated in the 1970s, as a shortened form of "electronic mail." It quickly became a popular means of communication, and today it is one of the most common ways that people communicate with one another. The use of email has become so widespread that it is now considered a standard form of communication in many industries and professions.

Synonyms:

Electronic mail, e-mail, message, correspondence

Related Words:

Texts, tweets, chats, posts, blogs

Example Sentences:

Noun: She received an email from her boss this morning.

Verb: He emailed his resume to the companys HR department.