noun
- pen pals who communicate with each other by email or other electronic means rather than by traditional mail
Usage: informal; often used in educational contexts; plural form; singular is keypal
Examples
- My daughter made keypals with students from Japan through her school's exchange program.
- The teacher assigned each student a keypal from another country to practice writing skills.
- She has been corresponding with her keypals for over a year now.
- Keypals allow young people to connect and learn about different cultures without leaving their homes.
- The class organized a keypal project to improve their English writing abilities.