1. a written or printed symbol representing a speech sound
2. a written message sent to someone
3. the literal meaning of something written
Usage: often in phrase ‘letter of the law’

1. to write letters or words on something

Examples

• The word ‘cat’ has three letters: c, a, and t.
• She wrote a letter to her grandmother.
• I received an important letter in the mail today.
• The judge followed the letter of the law exactly.
• He lettered his name on the trophy.
• The artist lettered the sign by hand.
• Please letter your answers clearly on the test.
• The alphabet has 26 letters in English.