letter

noun
UK: /ˈletər/
US: /ˈletər/

  1. A written or printed message, typically sent by mail.

    1. I got a letter today from my mom it was so nice. [ ] [ ]
    2. She received a letter informing her of the award and felt overjoyed. [ ] [ ]

  2. A character representing one or more of the sounds used in speech.

    1. The word 'cat' has three letters in it how cool. [ ] [ ]
    2. Ensure each letter of the alphabet is represented at least once. [ ] [ ]

  3. The literal meaning of something, without interpretation.

    1. He followed the letter of the law strictly every day. [ ] [ ]
    2. We must adhere to the letter of the agreement to avoid complications. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

character symbol note message
letter verb

  1. To mark letters on something.

    1. Please letter the sign clearly it must be legible. [ ] [ ]
    2. The artist carefully lettered each invitation with beautiful calligraphy. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "letter" in English means: A written or printed message, typically sent by mail., A character representing one or more of the sounds used in speech., The literal meaning of something, without interpretation..

The phonetic transcription of "letter" is /ˈletər/ in British English and /ˈletər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "letter": character, symbol, note, message.

Example usage of "letter": "I got a letter today from my mom it was so nice.". More examples on the page.