fax

noun

ˈfaks 

1

: facsimile sense 2

2

: a device used to send or receive facsimile communications

3

: a facsimile communication

fax verb

Examples of fax in a Sentence

She sent me a copy of her report by fax.

She sent me a fax of her report.

Recent Examples on the Web

The latter, according to a company spokesperson, works like a traditional landline and is compatible with landline-using services, like fax machines, medical monitoring devices, alarm systems, and elevators. —Addy Bink, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024

The product is compatible with equipment that currently needs a landline, like fax machines, medical monitoring devices, alarm systems, and elevators, Johnson said. —Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024

Only overseas and uniformed services voters can send their application forms by fax or email. —Staff, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024

Fujimori sent in his resignation by fax in November 2000 during a trip to Japan, shortly after Montesinos fled the country. —Chris Kraul, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing fax

• fax modem

Kids Definition

fax

noun

ˈfaks 

1

: facsimile sense 2

2

: a machine used to send or receive facsimile communications

3

: a facsimile communication

fax verb