Is the example.com in @example.com the domain name?
https://superuser.com/questions/507101/is-the-example-com-in-example-com-the-domain-name
WebNov 17, 2012 · 0. The gmail.com domain name serves (at least) two purposes: it receives and processes emails sent to <username>@gmail.com, which (usually) results in it ending up in the inbox for <username> 's account. Having adopted the branding "Gmail", it makes sense for Google to purchase the domain name to allow messages to be sent to its users …
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