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.”
How to use voicemail
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA recorded phone message, or the system that stores it.
Word forms
voicemailed past tense, voicemails plural, voicemails singular
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Leave a message after the beep and I'll check my _____ later.
Etymology
A blend of voice and mail, originally a trademarked product name that became a generic term.
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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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