Email Terminology

noun a document or file that is sent with an email

• The email had a large attachment containing important documents.
• I'll send you the pictures as an attachment in the next email.
• Check out the attachment I sent you, it's hilarious!
• She had a strong attachment to her childhood home, even after moving away.

noun a sudden spring or leap

verb to spring back or rebound after hitting a surface

• The ball had a high bounce when it hit the ground.
• I love watching the basketball bounce on the court.
• That party was so lit, everyone was bouncing off the walls.
• Her mood seemed to bounce back after receiving good news.

noun a symbol (@) used in email addresses and social media usernames to separate the user's name from the domain name or handle

• Please make sure to include the recipient's email address preceded by the at-sign in the 'To' field.
• Don't forget to put the at-sign before typing in the username for your email.
• Just use the at-sign when sending a message online, it's easy.
• In the digital age, the at-sign has become a symbol of connection and communication.

noun a folder or tray in an email system where incoming messages are stored

• Please check your inbox for the latest updates on the project.
• Hey, did you see the email I sent you? It's in your inbox.
• I'll shoot you a message and you can check your inbox for it later.
• Her mind was like a cluttered inbox, filled with thoughts and worries waiting to be sorted through.