junk email

noun

variants or less commonly junk e-mail
: spam in email form
… let's face it, we're all inundated by way too much junk email, and getting off those mailing lists can be a hassle …Rick Broida

Word History

First Known Use

1985, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of junk email was in 1985

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“Junk email.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/junk%20email. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

junk email

noun
: spam
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