noun
- plural of letterman; high school or college athletes who have earned a varsity letter for their participation in sports
Usage: sports context
Examples
- The lettermen gathered for their annual awards banquet.
- Only lettermen were allowed to wear the special varsity jackets.
- The school honored its lettermen at the homecoming ceremony.
- Three lettermen from the football team received scholarships.
- The lettermen’s club organized fundraising events for new equipment.
- Former lettermen often return to support current teams.