junk e-mail

Other forms: junk e-mails

Definitions of junk e-mail
  1. noun
    unwanted e-mail (usually of a commercial nature sent out in bulk)
    synonyms: spam
    see moresee less
    type of:
    e-mail, electronic mail, email
    (computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that can be regenerated at the recipient's terminal when the recipient logs in
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘junk e-mail'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family