inbox

/ɪŋˈbɑks/

Definitions

1. noun

a folder or area in email or computer system where incoming messages or documents are stored.

“She checked her inbox for any new messages from her boss.”

2. verb

to place or direct incoming messages or documents into a folder or area for storage or processing.

“The email program will inbox all the new messages from the server.”

Synonyms

  • folder
  • mailbox

Antonyms

  • outbox