noun
Uncommon
inbox
IHN-boks
Inbox (noun) means the folder in an email or messaging app where new messages arrive. Example: “She had over two hundred unread emails sitting in her inbox.”
noun
1
The folder in an email or messaging app where new messages arrive.
"She had over two hundred unread emails sitting in her inbox."
2
A physical tray on a desk for papers waiting to be dealt with.
"He dropped the invoice into the inbox on his manager's desk."
verb
1
To send someone a private message, especially on social media.
"Just inbox me the details and I'll sort it out."
How to use inbox
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWhere new messages or documents land, waiting for you to deal with them.
When to use it
As a verb ("inbox me"), it's informal internet slang.
Common pairings
check your inbox
inbox zero
inbox me
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Word forms
- Plural
- inboxes
- Third person singular
- inboxes
- Past tense
- inboxed
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Etymology
From in plus box.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “inbox” mean?
The word “inbox” means the folder in an email or messaging app where new messages arrive. In plain terms, where new messages or documents land, waiting for you to deal with them.
How do you pronounce “inbox”?
“Inbox” is pronounced IHN-boks (/ˈɪnbɑks/ in IPA).
How do you use “inbox” in a sentence?
Here is “inbox” used in a sentence: “She had over two hundred unread emails sitting in her inbox.”
What is another word for “inbox”?
Words with a similar meaning to “inbox” include message.
What part of speech is “inbox”?
Depending on how it is used, “inbox” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “inbox” a common word?
“Inbox” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “inbox” have?
“Inbox” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the folder in an email or messaging app where new messages arrive.
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