Inbox
/ˈɪnbɒks/
Definitions
A place where incoming messages, typically emails or other digital communications, are stored.
/ˈɪnbɒks/
A place where incoming messages are stored
I need to clear out my inbox.
💡 Simply: Your inbox is like your digital mailbox! It's where all your new emails and messages arrive, like letters in the post. Think of it like a waiting room for your messages.
👶 For kids: The inbox is like a special box where your computer puts all the messages that people send you!
More Examples
The important documents are in your inbox.
She checks her inbox every morning.
How It's Used
"I have 50 unread emails in my inbox."
"Please check your inbox for the meeting agenda."
From 'in' + 'box'. Originally referring to a physical container for incoming mail, it evolved to describe digital equivalents in email and messaging systems.
The term 'inbox' has been consistently used to refer to the location of incoming messages since the advent of email, and related technologies.