Letter
Noun
UK
/ˈlet.ər/
US
/ˈlet.ɚ/
Definition
A written message or a symbol in writing.
Example
"I got a letter today."
"They taught the children how to write each letter of the alphabet slowly and clearly."
"She sent a long letter to her cousin, sharing stories about her new school."
Explanation
A letter can mean a written message sent to someone. For example, she wrote a letter to her friend. A second meaning is a symbol used in writing, like A, B, C. For example, the word “cat” has three letters: C, A, and T. Sometimes “letter” also refers to an official document, such as a letter of approval.