pen pal

noun

: a friend made and kept through correspondence

Examples of pen pal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Roost does offer a pen pal program, in which users can create an anonymous profile to connect with other users around the world also interested in meeting strangers. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

At one point, as many as three individuals — including Manson’s grandson, Jason Freeman; Manson’s son, Michael Brunner; and a prison pen pal of Manson’s, Michael Channel — were attempting to take possession of Manson’s body, CNN reported. — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026

The Kennedy assassination all at once gave Martin a vocation and a network of pen pals and phone buddies; her monomania also provided her kids with an opportunity for experiential learning in a pre-digital era. — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2026

The future couple first crossed paths at a church Bible camp, when Mumford was 10 and Mulligan was 12, and became pen pals. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pen pal

• canal
• chorale
• corral
• locale
• morale
• royale
• artisanal
• bal
• dal
• gal
• mal
• sal

Kids Definition

pen pal

noun

: a friend made and kept through letter-writing