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inbox.

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

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɪnbɒks/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɪmbɒks/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɪnbɑks/General-American/ˈɪmbɑks/General-American
  1. A container in which papers to be dealt with are put.

  2. An electronic folder serving the same purpose, but for electronic files, especially email.

  3. The aggregate of items that demand one's attention or effort.

    figuratively
    The kids, my ex, my parents, the job, bills — my inbox is full.
Where this word comes from

From in + box.

verb/ˈɪnbɒks/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɪmbɒks/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɪnbɑks/General-American/ˈɪmbɑks/General-American
  1. To put (something) in someone's inbox.

    transitive
    I just inboxed you the presentation.
  2. To communicate with (a person) by writing to their electronic inbox.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

From in + box.

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