rejection letter
noun
: a letter informing a person of being turned down (as for a job, school enrollment, etc.) : a letter saying that something a person has written, made, etc., has been turned down (as for publication)
Examples of rejection letter in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Her rejection letter, which arrived in November, said that she was assessed as a high risk for a recurrence of suicidal behavior.
—
Ellen Barry, New York Times, 27 Sep. 2023
But many more are denied access at the impenetrable gate via a college rejection letter.
—Hannah Kaufmann, oregonlive, 12 June 2023
Bring the rejection letter, step right up to the shredder and push start.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2023
Ellen Barry, New York Times, 27 Sep. 2023
But many more are denied access at the impenetrable gate via a college rejection letter.
—Hannah Kaufmann, oregonlive, 12 June 2023
Bring the rejection letter, step right up to the shredder and push start.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2023
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'rejection letter.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near rejection letter
Cite this Entry
“Rejection letter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rejection%20letter. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share