e-mail

/ˌi ˈmeɪl/

Other forms: e-mails; e-mailed

Definitions of e-mail

1. noun

   (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
   synonyms: electronic mail, email

   antonyms:

   snail mail

   any mail that is physically delivered by the postal service

   types:

   freemail

   a service providing free email delivery in exchange for exposure to advertising

   junk e-mail, spam

   unwanted e-mail (usually of a commercial nature sent out in bulk)

   type of:

   electronic communication

   communication by computer
2. verb

   communicate electronically on the computer
   synonyms: email, netmail

   types:

   spam

   send unwanted or junk e-mail

   type of:

   telecommunicate

   communicate over long distances, as via the telephone or e-mail