electronic mail

noun
UK: /ɪˌlekˈtrɒnɪk meɪl/
US: /ɪˌlekˈtrɑːnɪk meɪl/

  1. A way to send messages from one computer to another.

    1. I send electronic mail to my friend every day.
    2. The company uses electronic mail to communicate with its clients efficiently.

  2. A system for sending and receiving messages electronically over a computer network.

    1. Did you get my electronic mail about the meeting?
    2. She checked her electronic mail first thing in the morning for any urgent updates.

Synonyms

email mail
electronic mail transitive-verb

  1. To send a message to someone using electronic mail.

    1. I will electronic mail you the report later.
    2. Please electronic mail me your contact information so I can add you to the list.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "electronic mail" in English means: A way to send messages from one computer to another., A system for sending and receiving messages electronically over a computer network..

The phonetic transcription of "electronic mail" is /ɪˌlekˈtrɒnɪk meɪl/ in British English and /ɪˌlekˈtrɑːnɪk meɪl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "electronic mail": email, mail.

Example usage of "electronic mail": "I send electronic mail to my friend every day.". More examples on the page.