Email Definition & Meaning

email
noun
  1. (computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that can be regenerated at the recipient's terminal when the recipient logs in; "you cannot send packages by electronic mail"
verb
  1. communicate electronically on the computer; "she e-mailed me the good news"

"Email" in song lyrics

See how email is used in real songs:

  • "Hey hey thank you for the email"
    2Mex f/ Awol One — Only as Good as Goodbye
  • "he reached out as a fan, hit me on my email"
    Classified — Inspiration
  • "Big brother would write, call, and email"
    Cunninlynguists f/ [Cashmere the Pro] — Appreciation (Remix)

Words that rhyme with email

Usage tips for "email"

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