inbox

or in-box

[ in-boks ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

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

inbox

/ ˈɪ��ˌ��ɒ�� /

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

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Origin of inbox¹

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

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The abuse and vitriol that fly into my inbox every time I report on it are really quite something.

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