voicemail

word

Definition

Voicemail is a system that records spoken messages left by people when you cannot answer the phone, and allows you to listen to them later.

Usage & Nuances

Used in both business and personal settings. You "leave" or "check" a voicemail. Common phrases: 'leave a voicemail', 'check your voicemail', 'I got your voicemail'. Less formal than 'voice message', which also covers similar phone or app recordings.

Example Sentences

Just leave me a voicemail if I don’t pick up.

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I left you a voicemail because you didn't answer.

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Please check your voicemail for my message.

basic

My phone tells me when I have a new voicemail.

basic

Sorry, I missed your call but I got your voicemail.

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Can you help me set up my voicemail greeting?

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