pen pal

noun

: a friend made and kept through correspondence

Examples of pen pal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Uncommon Goods Grandparent Pen Pal Set Bring back the fun of receiving snail mail with this unique grandparent pen pal set. Maya Polton, Parents, 11 Apr. 2024 And Brian actually developed a pen pal relationship with John. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2024 The first half takes place in Leipzig, where Fanny forms an intense intellectual and erotic connection with her German pen pal, Lena (Josefa Heinsius). Peter Debruge, Variety, 19 Feb. 2024 The two had only met once before the pandemic, but became literary pen pals and cheerleaders for one another. Elizabeth A. Harris, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2024 His death opened the door for Woody Harrelson's Woody character — a pen pal of Coach's — though the loss was felt among viewers and the cast. Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 19 Jan. 2024 While serving time in prison for her role in the killing of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard, Gypsy was in a relationship with a man named Ken, who first started as a pen pal. Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2024 Bateman, Hayes and Arnett expressed surprise upon learning the future husband-and-wife duo became pen pals after that experience. Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 20 Dec. 2023 The young women started writing their names and addresses on slips of paper and tucking them inside the balls, paving the way for a pen pal correspondence. Annika Hipple, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pen pal was in 1925

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“Pen pal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pen%20pal. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

pen pal

noun
: a friend made and kept through letter-writing

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