noun
Uncommon
voicemail
Voicemail (noun) means a system that records spoken messages left by callers when a phone isn't answered. Example: “Leave a message after the beep and I'll check my voicemail later.”
noun
1
A system that records spoken messages left by callers when a phone isn't answered.
"Leave a message after the beep and I'll check my voicemail later."
2
A single recorded message left on such a system.
"She left me a three-minute voicemail explaining everything."
verb
1
To leave a recorded phone message for someone.
"Just voicemail me the address if I don't pick up."
How to use voicemail
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA recorded phone message, or the system that stores it.
Common pairings
leave a voicemail
check your voicemail
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Word forms
- Plural
- voicemails
- Third person singular
- voicemails
- Past tense
- voicemailed
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Etymology
A blend of voice and mail, originally a trademarked product name that became a generic term.
Synonyms
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voice mail
Rhymes for voicemail
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What does “voicemail” mean?
The word “voicemail” means a system that records spoken messages left by callers when a phone isn't answered. In plain terms, a recorded phone message, or the system that stores it.
How do you use “voicemail” in a sentence?
Here is “voicemail” used in a sentence: “Leave a message after the beep and I'll check my voicemail later.”
What part of speech is “voicemail”?
Depending on how it is used, “voicemail” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “voicemail” a common word?
“Voicemail” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “voicemail” have?
“Voicemail” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a system that records spoken messages left by callers when a phone isn't answered.
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