English Explanatory Dictionary

outbox

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A box holding papers to be transmitted to others, usually by mail.
  2. An electronic folder serving the same purpose, for electronic mail.
verb
  1. To box better than.

Pronunciation

outʹbŏks /ˈaʊtbɒks/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-outbox (noun).wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-outbox (verb).wav outʹbäks /ˈaʊtbɑks/ out-bŏksʹ /aʊtˈbɒks/ out-bäksʹ /aʊtˈbɑks/

Word forms

outbox outboxes outboxing outboxed

Etymology

From out + box.

Related words

inbox
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