Voicemail
(noun)
- A system for recording and storing telephone messages.
- A recorded message that is left on a voicemail system.
Origin:
A combination of the words "voice" and "mail". the term was first used in the 1980s to describe a system for recording and storing telephone messages.
Examples:
- I'll leave a voicemail so you have my number.
- I am unable to take your call, please leave a voicemail.
- I've left you a voicemail regarding the meeting tomorrow.
- I'm sorry, the voicemail box is full.
- I'll check my voicemail and get back to you.