ˈlɛtər

Definitions

1. noun

A written message or communication, often sent by post.

“She wrote a heartfelt letter to her grandmother.”

2. noun

An alphabet character, especially one of the 26 letters of the English alphabet.

“The letter A is the first letter of the alphabet.”

3. noun

A certificate or document, such as a diploma or a license.

“The letter on the wall confirmed that he had graduated from university.”

4. verb

To write or dictate a letter.

“She spent hours lettering the invitation to the wedding.”

5. verb

To cover or decorate a surface with written or printed characters.

“The artist lettered the walls of the gallery with beautiful calligraphy.”