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e-mail inbox vs E-mail box

Both 'e-mail inbox' and 'e-mail box' are correct, but 'e-mail inbox' is more commonly used to refer to the place where emails are received and stored. 'E-mail box' can also be used, but it is less common and may refer to a physical mailbox for receiving printed emails.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 832 views

e-mail inbox

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to the place where emails are received and stored.

This phrase is used to describe the electronic folder or location where emails are received, stored, and managed.

Examples:

  • I have too many unread emails in my e-mail inbox.
  • Please check your e-mail inbox for the latest updates.
  • She organized her e-mail inbox by creating folders for different projects.
  • The e-mail inbox is full, so I need to delete some old messages.
  • You can set up filters to automatically sort emails in your e-mail inbox.
  • And then I need someone to sneak into Will's office and delete the e-mail from his inbox.
  • There's an e-mail in your inbox from Bryce.
  • You really think Woody would keep threatening e-mails in his inbox?
  • Thirdly, e-mail advertising will be easily recognisable as such in the inbox and will be able to be deleted simply and without cost.
  • Please bear in mind that, although your employees or association members might be able to see your communications inbox, e-mail alerts for new communications are only sent to the e-mail address indicated for the main account.

Alternatives:

  • email folder
  • email account
  • inbox

E-mail box

This phrase is correct but less commonly used. It may refer to a physical mailbox for receiving printed emails.

This phrase can be used to refer to a physical mailbox for receiving printed emails, but it is less common than 'e-mail inbox' when referring to electronic mail.

Examples:

  • I received a letter in my e-mail box at the office.
  • The e-mail box at the entrance is full of promotional materials.
  • Please check the e-mail box for any important documents.
  • The e-mail box is locked, so I couldn't access my mail.
  • The e-mail box needs to be emptied regularly to avoid overflowing.
  • Recommends that the Commission establish a help-line and e-mail-box for information on the application procedure for grants and that it organise seminars concerning the system of Community grants to local NGOs, linked to the implementation of human rights and democracy micro-projects;
  • If there are technical problems with this site, contact points may send notifications and reactions by e-mail (mail box:) or by fax if (and only if) e-mail transmission is not possible (+32-2 2964323).
  • If there are technical problems with this site, contact points may send notifications by e-mail (mail box: Sanco-Reis@cec.eu.int) or by fax if (and only if) e-mail transmission is not possible (+32-2 2964323).
  • Box 7: Enter name and address (phone, fax, e-mail) of the third country authority.
  • Box 7: Enter name and address (phone, fax, e-mail where available) of the third country authority.
  • Check this box to get a copy of all e-mail messages that KOrganizer sends at your request to event attendees.
  • You expend the energy it takes to open an e-mail, move the cursor to the "no" box, click, and send.
  • When editing a group there will be further features at your disposal (at your right, in the bottom tool box) such as sending an e-mail to all members.
  • Box 7: Enter full name and address (phone, fax, e-mail where available) of any other operator involved in the export operation such as transporters, intermediaries, customs agents.
  • Box 6: Enter full name and address (phone, fax, e-mail where available) of any other operator involved in the import operation such as transporter, intermediaries, customs agent.
  • Check this box to use the KDE-wide e-mail settings, which are defined using the System Settings "About Me" Module. Uncheck this box to be able to specify your full name and e-mail.
  • If the check box «E-mail notification when selecting/deselecting Topics» is activated in your topic description, you will receive an email as soon as a course participant applies for your topic.
  • Box 9: Enter full name and address (phone, fax, e-mail) of the person or company to which the goods are delivered in the country of destination (not necessarily the end-user).
  • Box 9: Enter full name and address (phone, fax, e-mail where available) of the person or company to which the goods are delivered in the country of destination (not necessarily the end-user).
  • I heard what you said about your in-box getting clogged, So instead of sending you e-mails, I have printed them all out for you.
  • Box reference I.: Name and address (street, town and region/province/state, as applicable), telephone and fax numbers or the e-mail address of the owner of/ the responsible for the vessel.
  • Box reference I.1: Name and address (street, town and region/province/state, as applicable), telephone and fax numbers or the e-mail address of the owner of/ the responsible for the vessel.
  • 3.Občanské sdružení spotřebitelů TEST | P.O. Box 14 Kykalova 1 CZ-140 21 Praha 1 Tel. (420) 222 13 54 91 Fax (420) 222 13 54 91 E-mail: dtest @dtest.cz www.spotrebitel.cz | Covers all consumer protection issues. |
  • Press this button to add a new entry to the additional e-mail addresses list. Use the edit box above to edit the new entry.

Alternatives:

  • mailbox
  • letterbox
  • postbox

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