fan mail

noun

1. fan letters collectively.

fan mail

noun

1. mail sent to a famous person, such as a pop musician or film star, by admirers

Word History and Origins

Origin of fan mail¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

Direct contact with public figures was quite difficult — even fan mail was read and sorted by publicity departments and secretaries.

From Los Angeles Times

Do you think the Jung Ho-seok of 2013 who seemed surprised to even receive a packet of fan mail could have envisioned this?

From Los Angeles Times

“I got some fan mail from people. I remember one person saying, ‘I was watching “Saturday Night Live” with my 10-year-old and didn’t really appreciate that.’

From Los Angeles Times

“She was bright and articulate. She was still getting fan mail at Highland House.”

From Los Angeles Times

Hope said most fan mail Aaron received was positive.

From Seattle Times