letterman

[ let-er-man, -muhn ]

noun

, plural let·ter·men [let, -er-men, -m, uh, n].

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of letterman¹

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

Example Sentences

He spent the better part of the next two decades writing for comedy and talk shows, racking up four Emmy awards and head-writer credits at both The Late Show With David Letterman and The Tonight Show With Jay Leno.

From Time

Cosby cancelled an appearance scheduled for the following week on Late Show with David Letterman.

From The Daily Beast

It seems that, in the remaining few weeks before his retirement, Letterman is getting bold… or perhaps creepy.

From The Daily Beast

Their musical tastes were in synch, and Letterman was deeply knowledgeable, Shaffer says.

From The Daily Beast

Letterman once described Sedaris in, what became abundantly clear after conversing with her, perfect fashion.

From The Daily Beast

After appearing alongside Fallon and Letterman, the comedian Jim Norton has landed his own show at Vice.

From The Daily Beast

I spent several days in the Letterman Hospital and was then honorably discharged from the service.

From Project Gutenberg

The age of the $ 500 hammer and the ashtray you can break on David Letterman is gone.

From Project Gutenberg

To Doctor Letterman, also, belongs the honor of originating this system.

From Project Gutenberg