inbox

or in-box

[ in-boks ]

noun

1. a boxlike tray, basket, or the like, as on a desk, for holding incoming mail, messages, or work.
2. Computers. a folder for receiving and storing incoming emails or text messages.

inbox

/ ˈɪnˌbɒks /

noun

1. (on a computer) a folder in a mailbox in which incoming messages are stored and displayed
2. a US and Canadian name for in-tray

Word History and Origins

Origin of inbox¹

First recorded in 1955–60; in ( def ) + box ¹( def )

Example Sentences

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From Washington Post

Tidd says the controversy has caused the organization’s inbox, and her own, to fill with even more messages from concerned people in the community.

From Washington Post

Good morning, Marketers, it’s my day to hop into your inbox and I have opinions.

From Search Engine Land

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From Time

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From Time

My email inbox bears testament to this fact nearly every week.

From The Daily Beast

My Facebook inbox is full of threats using vulgar words similar to those used by Iranian TV.

From The Daily Beast

GoogleVoice: [I use] GoogleVoice for SMS because I love having texts show up in my inbox and loathe unexpected phone calls.

From The Daily Beast

The publication of that piece, which touched on my list, funneled hundreds more names into my inbox.

From The Daily Beast

The only thing missing from Latin America's busiest inbox was a full-blown diplomatic crisis.

From The Daily Beast