letter

A1
Pronunciation
/-ɾə(ɹ)/
/ˈlɛtə(ɹ)/
/-ɾɚ/
Noun
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

A symbol in an alphabet.

Example Sentences
  • There are twenty-six letters in the English alphabet.
2 Definition

A written or printed communication, generally longer and more formal than a note.

Example Sentences
  • I wrote a letter to my sister about my life.
3 Definition

The literal meaning of something, as distinguished from its intended and remoter meaning (often contrasted with the spirit).

4 Definition

(plural) Literature.

Example Sentences
  • Benjamin Franklin was multiskilled – a scientist, politician and a man of letters.
5 Definition

A division unit of a piece of law marked by a letter of the alphabet.

6 Definition

A size of paper, 8½ in × 11 in (215.9 mm × 279.4 mm, US paper sizes rounded to the nearest 5 mm).

7 Definition

A size of paper, 215 mm × 280 mm.

8 Definition

A single type; type, collectively; a style of type.

9 Definition

An identifying initial of the academic institution that is awarded to a member of a varsity team. It is made from structured cloth, and intended to be sewn to a piece of clothing such as a varsity sweater or varsity jacket.

10 Definition

One who lets, or lets out.

Example Sentences
  • a blood-letter
11 Definition

One who retards or hinders.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To print, inscribe, or paint letters on something.

2 Definition

(scholastic) To earn a varsity letter (award).