letterman
noun
a person who has earned a letter in an interscholastic or intercollegiate activity, especially a sport.
lettermen
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pluralof letterman.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“A lot of the lettermen questioned me. They’d pull me aside: ‘Hey, is he the right guy?’
From Washington Post ● Jul. 20, 2017
Increasingly, athletic directors at major universities have wised up to this class of affluent and grateful alumni and former lettermen.
From New York Times ● Sep. 25, 2015
With 18 starters and 69 lettermen back, the Bruins, Mora said, should have the maturity to toe the line.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2015
The Bison return 29 lettermen and 11 starters from last season’s 6-6 squad.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 5, 2014
CWU returns a total of 31 lettermen and 10 starters, with the defense expected to be its strong point in 2013.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 29, 2013
