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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He said he doesn’t get any of the gear boxes that are sent to lettermen, joking that he has to swipe a T-shirt from Miles Sanders on occasion.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 11, 2023
Cobbs’s dad hadn’t realized this tribute to lettermen existed.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 4, 2021
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
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
Sweeney said he hopes hundreds of lettermen attend the meeting that O'Brien asked they attend.
From New York Times ● Jul. 31, 2012
