fan mail

noun

1. fan letters collectively.

fan mail

noun

1. mail sent to a famous person, such as a pop musician or film star, by admirers

Word History and Origins

Origin of fan mail¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

“I got some fan mail from people. I remember one person saying, ‘I was watching “Saturday Night Live” with my 10-year-old and didn’t really appreciate that.’

From Los Angeles Times

“She was bright and articulate. She was still getting fan mail at Highland House.”

From Los Angeles Times

Hope said most fan mail Aaron received was positive.

From Seattle Times

There’s one of him reading fan mail in the Pirates clubhouse before the game, and others of him embracing his wife, Vera, and his children afterward.

From Seattle Times

As millions watched, Youdale enlisted her mum to handle sacks of fan mail.

From BBC