English · Word Candidate

letter

/ˈlɛtə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: letters · lettering · lettered

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A symbol in an alphabet.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một ký tự trong bảng chữ cái

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Noun

Examples

There are twenty-six letters in the English alphabet.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A written or printed communication, usually defined as longer and more formal than a note. (Sometimes specifically one that is on paper.)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thường dài và trang trọng hơn một lưu ý

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Noun

Examples

I wrote a letter to my sister about my life.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To print, inscribe, or paint letters on something.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

in, viết hoặc vẽ chữ lên thứ gì

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To earn a varsity letter (award).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

kiếm được một giải thưởng

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VerbRegister: US

Examples

I think Mom lettered in shot put her junior year.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “letter” mean?

A symbol in an alphabet.

Is “letter” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.