variants
or e-mail
1
: a means or system for transmitting messages electronically (as between computers on a network)
communicating by email
2
a
: messages sent and received electronically through an email system
receives a lot of email
b
plural emails or e-mails
: an email message
sent him an email
variants
or e-mail
emailed or e-mailed; emailing or e-mailing; emails or e-mails
1
: to send email to (someone)
She emailed her mom.
2
: to send (something) by email
I'll email the documents tomorrow.
: to communicate by email
As I write this, a colleague who takes an amateur interest in tracking the weather emailed to say it would be "among the hottest days of 2019 so far, if not #1."—
Nina Metz
Nina MetzExamples of email in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebChristie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk revealed the job cuts last week in an email to staff, citing duplication of roles and the need to reduce costs.
—Bloomberg, Orange County Register, 23 Apr. 2024
To cash in on these hush-hush savings before they’re gone, just head to Gilt and create a free account using your email address.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
Maxim Healthcare, as well as county supervisors Rich Desmond and Patrick Kennedy did not return emails seeking comment.
—Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 23 Apr. 2024
Corporations may surveil employees’ web browsing and email and punish them for taking bathroom breaks deemed too long.
—Sheri Berman, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
Discover how to get back into the workforce with How to Survive a Layoff, our three-week email course offering strategies and tools for the job seeking process.
—Eoin Higgins, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024
Wasow himself had taught Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King how to surf the Net on national television (after learning how to use a mouse, the women responded on air to emails from Diane Sawyer, Hillary Clinton, and Bill Gates).
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
Supervisor Shawn Rolland circulated an email on April 5 looking for co-sponsors for an amendment recommending an 11.5% compensation increase, reflecting what Crowley and his administration had previously proposed.
—Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
Guests who need to change the dates of their visit after purchasing advance tickets should email zoo.tickets@milwaukeecountywi.gov, although availability on a different day is not guaranteed.
—Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024
If your nonprofit would like to submit an event listing or photos of events that have happened recently, please email linda.mcintosh@sduniontribune.com.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024
Share it with us here, or email our journalists at KCQ@kcstar.com.
—Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024
In statements emailed to me, the formula industry acknowledged that breastfeeding is superior but said families sometimes need a safe alternative.
—Heather Vogell, ProPublica, 10 Apr. 2024
Another is Jason Handy, a production assistant who emailed a nude photo of himself to a young girl who was an extra on The Amanda Show.
—Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 8 Apr. 2024
Sign up for our weekly newsletter using the module below or by emailing mmiller@sacbee.com.
—Maya Miller, Sacramento Bee, 1 Apr. 2024
The department asks people with information regarding the incident to call or email their tip line at 425-257-8450 or tips@everettwa.gov.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
Noun
Music Drake removed from lawsuit over Astroworld crowd crush that left 10 fans dead
April 12, 2024
The rapper said that ticket holders will be contacted by email and receive a full refund.
—Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk revealed the job cuts last week in an email to staff, citing duplication of roles and the need to reduce costs.
—Bloomberg, Orange County Register, 23 Apr. 2024
To cash in on these hush-hush savings before they’re gone, just head to Gilt and create a free account using your email address.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
Maxim Healthcare, as well as county supervisors Rich Desmond and Patrick Kennedy did not return emails seeking comment.
—Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 23 Apr. 2024
Corporations may surveil employees’ web browsing and email and punish them for taking bathroom breaks deemed too long.
—Sheri Berman, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
Discover how to get back into the workforce with How to Survive a Layoff, our three-week email course offering strategies and tools for the job seeking process.
—Eoin Higgins, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024
Wasow himself had taught Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King how to surf the Net on national television (after learning how to use a mouse, the women responded on air to emails from Diane Sawyer, Hillary Clinton, and Bill Gates).
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
Supervisor Shawn Rolland circulated an email on April 5 looking for co-sponsors for an amendment recommending an 11.5% compensation increase, reflecting what Crowley and his administration had previously proposed.
—Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
Verb
To contact the newsroom regarding correction requests, please email nytnews@nytimes.com.
—New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
Guests who need to change the dates of their visit after purchasing advance tickets should email zoo.tickets@milwaukeecountywi.gov, although availability on a different day is not guaranteed.
—Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024
If your nonprofit would like to submit an event listing or photos of events that have happened recently, please email linda.mcintosh@sduniontribune.com.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024
Share it with us here, or email our journalists at KCQ@kcstar.com.
—Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024
In statements emailed to me, the formula industry acknowledged that breastfeeding is superior but said families sometimes need a safe alternative.
—Heather Vogell, ProPublica, 10 Apr. 2024
Another is Jason Handy, a production assistant who emailed a nude photo of himself to a young girl who was an extra on The Amanda Show.
—Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 8 Apr. 2024
Sign up for our weekly newsletter using the module below or by emailing mmiller@sacbee.com.
—Maya Miller, Sacramento Bee, 1 Apr. 2024
The department asks people with information regarding the incident to call or email their tip line at 425-257-8450 or tips@everettwa.gov.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
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