inbox

About 0.21 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A container in which papers to be dealt with are put.
2. noun An electronic folder serving the same purpose, but for electronic files, especially email.
3. noun The aggregate of items that demand one's attention or effort.

   The kids, my ex, my parents, the job, bills — my inbox is full.

4. verb To put (something) in someone's inbox.

   I just inboxed you the presentation.

5. verb To communicate with (a person) by writing to their electronic inbox.

Similar words

mailbox letterbox email binder workbook cassette compartment rack lockbox contained

Often followed by

folder and is to icon or in assistant for

Word family

in-box in-boxes inboxes