blind carbon copy

noun

: a copy of a message (such as an email) that is sent without the knowledge of the other recipients

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of blind carbon copy was in 1948

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“Blind carbon copy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blind%20carbon%20copy. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

blind carbon copy

noun
: a copy of a message (as an email) that is sent without the knowledge of the other recipients
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