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inboxes
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a folder in which received emails or text messages are stored
An inbox is the part of an email account where incoming messages are stored and displayed. It is the main area where users check for new emails, such as personal, work-related, or promotional messages. The inbox typically shows a list of emails with basic information like the sender, subject, and date received. From the inbox, users can read, reply to, delete, or organize messages. It serves as the starting point for managing email communication.
- I have over 100 unread messages in my email inbox.
- She checks her inbox every morning to stay updated on work emails.
- The notification popped up in his inbox as soon as the message was sent.
- He organized his inbox by creating folders for different projects.
- The spam filter moved the suspicious email out of the inbox.
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a tray-like object on an office desk, where incoming letters, documents, etc. are put for someone to deal with
- The secretary placed the new documents in the manager's inbox.
- His inbox was overflowing with paperwork that needed attention.
- She sorted through the inbox to find the urgent letters.
- The intern was responsible for distributing the contents of the inbox to the appropriate departments.
- The inbox on her desk was neatly organized with labeled folders.