Letter meaning

What does “letter” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“letter” is a noun and verb with 8 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a written message addressed to a person or organization.

letter

noun

  1. a written message addressed to a person or organization

    “mailed an indignant letter to the editor”

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  2. the conventional characters of the alphabet used to represent speech

    “his grandmother taught him his letters”

  3. owner who lets another person use something (housing usually) for hire

  4. a strictly literal interpretation (as distinct from the intention)

    “he followed instructions to the letter”

    “he obeyed the letter of the law”

  5. an award earned by participation in a school sport

    “he won letters in three sports”

verb

  1. win an athletic letter

  2. set down or print with letters

  3. mark letters on or mark with letters

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University