letterman

American  

[let-er-man, -muhn] / ˈlɛt ərˌmæn, -mən /

noun

plural

lettermen

1. a person who has earned a letter in an interscholastic or intercollegiate activity, especially a sport.

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Etymology

Origin of letterman

First recorded in 1715–25; letter ¹ + man, -man

Example Sentences

In Santa Barbara, he was hawking some of Egypt’s records and apparel, including a letterman jacket that has the words “FREAK-A-HOLIC” running down the arm sleeve.

From Los Angeles Times

I don’t bother to throw any shoes on; I just grab my father’s old letterman jacket and wrench the back door open.

From Literature

“The town has gone bonkers over this team,” Johnson said late Wednesday, dressed in a Dodger letterman’s jacket with a block D on one side and the Dodgers logo on the other.

From Los Angeles Times

Bold flower prints, jaunty sailor hats, and a louche suiting mix with chunky boots and letterman jackets.

From Los Angeles Times

Rahm, who for 18 months had been an ardent supporter of the tour, donned a LIV letterman’s jacket and announced he was joining the Saudi-funded rival league on Dec. 7.

From Seattle Times