inbox

Meaning

Noun

1. A container in which papers to be dealt with are put.
2. An electronic folder serving the same purpose, but for electronic files, especially email.
3. (figuratively) The aggregate of items that demand one's attention or effort.

Verb

1. (transitive) To put (something) in someone's inbox.
2. (transitive) To communicate with (a person) by writing to their electronic inbox.

Synonyms

in-box

mailbox

📫

in-tray

Translations

boîte de réception

boîte à lettres

boîte aux lettres

📫

mailbox

boita de recepcion

bandeja

buzón electrónico

صندوق الواردات

gelen kutusu

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɪnbɒks/

Etymology

From in + box.