letterman

noun

let·​ter·​man ˈle-tər-mən How to pronounce letterman (audio)
: an athlete who has earned a letter in a school sport

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Here, a guest styles a Knicks tee and letterman jacket with a Handover sequin skirt, embellished green heels, and sleek sunglasses. Amanda Le, InStyle, 22 June 2026 Jones, a sixth-generation Georgian and former University of Georgia football letterman, has served as Georgia's 13th lieutenant governor since 2022 and spent more than a decade in the State Senate. Christopher Harris, CBS News, 16 June 2026 Bob Boyd—Three-year letterman (1950-52) was USC’s men’s basketball MVP in 1952. Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026 Pop culture seems to have ingrained it in my head that wearing a man’s clothing (such as a letterman jacket in high school, or his favorite hoodie after staying over at his place) is a privilege reserved for romantic partners only. Judith Martin, Mercury News, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for letterman

Word History

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of letterman was in 1905

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“Letterman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/letterman. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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