Inbox

/ˈΙͺmbΙ’ks/

The meaning and definition of Inbox, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. The aggregate of items that demand one's attention or effort.
    β€œThe kids, my ex, my parents, the job, bills β€” my inbox is full.”
  2. A container in which papers to be dealt with are put.
verb
  1. To put (something) in someone's inbox.
    β€œI just inboxed you the presentation.”
  2. To communicate with (a person) by writing to their electronic inbox.
Synonyms in-basket in-tray message

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