fax

fax

noun \ˈfaks\

Definition of FAX

1

: facsimile 2

2

: a device used to send or receive facsimile communications

3

: a facsimile communication

— fax verb

Examples of FAX

1. She sent me a copy of her report by fax.
2. She sent me a fax of her report.

Origin of FAX

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use: 1948

Rhymes with FAX

ax, flax, lax, max, pax, rax, sax, Sfax, tax, wax