love letter
Britishnoun
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a letter or note written by someone to his or her sweetheart or lover
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(in Malaysia) a type of biscuit, made from eggs and rice flour and rolled into a cylinder
Example Sentences
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Thanks to Cohen, the world now looks to June 25 as “an annual love letter to The Beatles when we can celebrate their musical achievements and cultural impact.”
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
In this openhearted, incredibly vulnerable filmic love letter to her family, she explores the meaning of “home”: whether that’s a physical location one can’t return to, or the relationships within a household.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Garcia, 70, left Cuba as a child and his film "Diamond" serves as a sort of "love letter" to his adopted hometown Los Angeles where he has lived for most of his life.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Wilson Nimmo chimes in that the revival is like a "love letter to the original".
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
Grandpa told me that he’d never done anything romantic for Grandma, not even a love letter.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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