letter

Definition

• n. a written message addressed to a person or organization
• n. the conventional characters of the alphabet used to represent speech
• n. owner who lets another person use something (housing usually) for hire
• n. a strictly literal interpretation (as distinct from the intention)

Word forms

Past tense

lettered

Present participle

lettering

Third person singular

letters

Past participle

lettered

Example sentences

1. n.

   I received a letter from my friend yesterday.

2. vt.

   Please letter your name clearly on the form.

3. vi.

   She prefers to letter in print rather than cursive.

4. n.

   The letter 'A' is the first letter of the alphabet.