UK: ˈiːmeɪl | US: ˈiːmeɪl
n. a system for sending messages electronically between computers
vt. to send a message or document electronically
The word "email" is a portmanteau blending "electronic" (from Greek ēlektron, "amber," later associated with electricity) and "mail" (from Old French male, "bag for letters"). It emerged in the 1970s with the rise of digital communication, replacing earlier terms like "electronic mail." The "e-" prefix became a productive morpheme in tech-related terms (e.g., e-commerce, e-book), reflecting the digital transformation of traditional concepts.
She checks her email every morning.
Please email the report by Friday.
His inbox was flooded with promotional emails.
The professor prefers email communication over phone calls.
You can email me at this address.