away message

noun

An automated notification sent in response to incoming communications when the recipient is unavailable.

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Meanings

nounaway message (plural away messages)

plural away messages

  1. InternetemailcommunicationsAn automated notification sent in response to incoming communications when the recipient is unavailable.
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APA

away message. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/away%20message

MLA

“away message.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/away%20message. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “away message,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/away%20message.

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