Inbox

Quick meaning: Inbox is a noun meaning A container in which papers to be dealt with are put.

Meaning

A container in which papers to be dealt with are put.

More Meanings

1. (computing) An electronic folder serving the same purpose, but for electronic files, especially email.
2. (figuratively) The aggregate of items that demand one's attention or effort.
3. (transitive) To put (something) in someone's inbox.
4. (transitive) To communicate with (a person) by writing to their electronic inbox.

Example Sentences

I just inboxed you the presentation.

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

Your goal with the remaining emails is to take care of them and remove them from your inbox as soon as possible.

And now, social media has made it worse. From Facebook to Twitter, I get all kinds of invitations. Recently a sister inboxed me on Facebook and told me that she knew for a fact that I wanted her and she wanted me.

Word Forms

• inboxes
• in-box
• inboxing
• inboxed

Synonyms for inbox

Depending on context, synonyms include message, in-basket, in-tray.

Antonyms for inbox

Common opposites include outbox.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include mailbox, letterbox, email, binder, workbook, cassette.

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