noun

inbox

inbox, in-tray

I need to clear my email inbox.

I need to clear my email inbox.

The paperwork is in your inbox on your desk.

The paperwork is in your inbox on your desk.

in ((sb.'s)) inbox There are fifty unread messages in my inbox.

Synonyms: in-tray; Antonyms: outbox, sent items

A compound word from 'in' (direction) and 'box' (container).

Imagine a box where things come 'in'. Simple and direct.

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