Word: Letter

Pronunciation

/ˈlet.ər/

Definitions

• Noun: A written or printed communication, typically on paper, sent by post or electronically, consisting of one or more sheets containing information, opinions, requests, or other content. Example: “She received a long-awaited letter from her friend abroad.”
  • Also, any symbol or character in an alphabet or writing system; a written form of a speech sound. Example: “The letter ‘A’ is the first letter of the English alphabet.”
• Verb: (letter something) To inscribe or mark with letters or text. Example: “The jeweler promised to letter my bracelet with my initials.”

Phrases

• “In a letter addressed to…” refers to sending a written message to someone specific.
• “Letter of the law” means following the exact wording of a law rather than its spirit.
• “The lost art of letter-writing” suggests the declining practice of writing personal messages by hand.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “I wrote a heartfelt letter expressing my gratitude to him.”
• Verb: “She decided to letter her new journal with beautiful calligraphy.”

Synonyms

• Note
• Message
• Epistle
• Correspondence
• Communique
• Writing
• Document

(As a verb, synonyms may include inscribe, write out, pen, compose, draft.)