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

That’s when a staff member at the Examiner suggested that authorities send the fingerprints using the newspaper’s new Soundphoto machine — an early version of a fax machine. —Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026

Throughout the book, Adina sends faxes attempting to explain humans to her superiors on Planet Cricket Rice. —Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026

There's no unnecessary slang, just a bunch of Gen Z med students who don't know what a fax machine sounds like. —Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026

According to multiple reports, NewJeans fans have also sent thousands of protest faxes to South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, opposing Danielle's contract termination. —Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing fax

• fax modem

Rhymes for fax

• axe
• backs
• blacks
• cracks
• flax
• hacks
• jacks
• knacks
• lacks
• lakhs
• lax
• macs

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