email meaning and definition

EMAIL noun

Definition of email (noun)

1. (computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that can be regenerated at the recipient's terminal when the recipient logs in
   • "you cannot send packages by electronic mail"
   • synonyms: electronic mail, e-mail
   • antonym: snail mail

EMAIL verb

Definition of email (verb)

1. communicate electronically on the computer
   • "she e-mailed me the good news"
   • synonyms: e-mail, netmail