electronic mail

Definition of electronic mailnext

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of electronic mail Information reasonably sufficient to permit Britannica to contact you, such as an address, telephone number and, if available, an electronic mail address. britannica.com, 8 Feb. 2024 The Act at Civil Code Section 4910 bars taking action outside of board meetings except for emergencies, and bars conducting meetings via electronic mail. Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2023 The upper layers included advanced capabilities and applications, such as electronic mail and directory services. IEEE Spectrum, 27 Mar. 2023 Students and faculty soon developed software and processes that later turned into electronic commerce and electronic mail. Shane Greenstein, Foreign Affairs, 6 Mar. 2016 See All Example Sentences for electronic mail
Recent Examples of Synonyms for electronic mail
Noun
  • But the Editorial Board did not draw the obvious conclusion: charge the senders of junk mail more.
    Letters to the Editor, Washington Post, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Spend a few minutes each weekend returning items to their zones, tossing junk mail and wiping down surfaces.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • In addition to first-class stamps, the price hike will affect metered letters (from 69 cents to 74 cents), international postage (from $1.65 to $1.70) and domestic postal cards (from 56 cents to 62 cents).
    David Chiu, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.
    Tracy Stone-Manning, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Prizes of $600 or higher can be collected at any California State Lottery district office or by mail.
    Don Sweeney April 21, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In the open letter, Astronauts for America highlighted how cooperation, regardless of political beliefs, is vital to the success of NASA’s mission.
    Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 21 Apr. 2026
  • No Music for Genocide, the campaign that has rallied hundreds of artists to pull their music from streaming services in Israel, has released an open letter calling for a boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest over its decision to allow Israel to compete.
    Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Jet Linx takes a different approach, hosting Masters parties at its network of private terminals before flying card members into three smaller airports, each about a half-hour’s drive from the course.
    Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2026
  • The second is all about progress on its acquisitions of credit-card issuer Discover and, in a recent surprise move, expense management startup Brex.
    Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Temperatures sat in the low 50s with postcard-blue skies framing the asphalt oval for the midday ARCA Menards Series race.
    The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Beaufort, North Carolina This fishing village with century-old homes, idyllic marinas, and pristine beaches could be plucked from a vintage postcard.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Electronic mail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electronic%20mail. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on electronic mail

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster