inbox UK /ˈɪnbɒks/US /ˈɪnbɑks/noun 3verb 2forms 3 noun3 •A container in which papers to be dealt with are put. •An electronic folder serving the same purpose, but for electronic files, especially email.Your goal with the remaining emails is to take care of them and remove them from your inbox as soon as possible. — 2014 •(figurative) The aggregate of items that demand one's attention or effort.The kids, my ex, my parents, the job, bills — my inbox is full. verb2 •To put (something) in someone's inbox.I just inboxed you the presentation. •To communicate with (a person) by writing to their electronic inbox. formsinboxed · inboxing · inboxes
