open letter
noun
: a published letter of protest or appeal usually addressed to an individual but intended for the general public
Examples of open letter in a Sentence
In an open letter to the company, a citizens' group implored company executives to reconsider their decision to close the factory.
Recent Examples on the Web
Veloso’s death comes after an open letter written to her 1-year-old son, Arthur, went viral in October 2025 on social media.
—
Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
In November 2010, with unemployment at nearly 10 percent and the economy still in the throes of a recession, Hassett signed an open letter warning that the Fed’s efforts to boost the economy could trigger hyperinflation.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
That didn’t stop many from calling for the removal of Phelps, including Johnny Morris, owner of Bass Pro Shops who wrote a handwritten open letter to NASCAR after the public fallout.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
Sanders also penned an open letter to the boards of trustees at the two schools, urging them to hold an annual football game at War Memorial Stadium, but so far no action has been taken.
—Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 31 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for open letter
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
In November 2010, with unemployment at nearly 10 percent and the economy still in the throes of a recession, Hassett signed an open letter warning that the Fed’s efforts to boost the economy could trigger hyperinflation.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
That didn’t stop many from calling for the removal of Phelps, including Johnny Morris, owner of Bass Pro Shops who wrote a handwritten open letter to NASCAR after the public fallout.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
Sanders also penned an open letter to the boards of trustees at the two schools, urging them to hold an annual football game at War Memorial Stadium, but so far no action has been taken.
—Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 31 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for open letter
Cite this Entry
“Open letter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20letter. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share