Meaning of the word letters in English

What does letters mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

letters

US /ˈlɛtərz/
UK /ˈlɛtəz/

Plural Noun

1.

written or printed characters representing a sound used in speech

Example:
The word 'cat' has three letters.
Please write your name in capital letters.
2.

written messages, typically sent by post or email

Example:
I received many birthday letters from my friends.
She spent the afternoon writing letters to her family.