Gmail

/ˈdʒimeɪl/ noun

Definition

Google's email service; compound of 'G' (Google) and 'mail'

Etymology

Modern compound: G (from Google) + mail (Old French male 'bag, pouch')

Kelly Says

Gmail revolutionized email by offering massive storage when others gave you tiny mailboxes - it literally changed what we expected from digital communication!

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