noun

attachment

uh-TACH-muhnt

noun

A file sent along with an email or message.

"The invoice came through as a PDF attachment."

A strong emotional bond or fondness for someone or something.

"Children often form a deep attachment to their first pet."

A part or device fixed to a larger piece of equipment.

"The vacuum comes with a special attachment for cleaning upholstery."

How to Use Attachment

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA connection — whether it's a file on an email, an emotional bond, or a physical add-on part.

Common pairings

email attachment form an attachment vacuum attachment

attachments plural

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.

Can you complete this real example?

The invoice came through as a PDF _____.

From French attachement, built from attach plus the noun-forming suffix -ment.

detachment impeachment