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

“The town has gone bonkers over this team,” Johnson said late Wednesday, dressed in a Dodger letterman’s jacket with a block D on one side and the Dodgers logo on the other.

From Los Angeles Times

Bold flower prints, jaunty sailor hats, and a louche suiting mix with chunky boots and letterman jackets.

From Los Angeles Times

Rahm, who for 18 months had been an ardent supporter of the tour, donned a LIV letterman’s jacket and announced he was joining the Saudi-funded rival league on Dec. 7.

From Seattle Times

In the UW football team’s 134 seasons, there have been a total of two documented lettermen from the state of Louisiana:

From Seattle Times

“It used to be really alive,” said Hair, who wore his green letterman jacket from Bonita High School in La Verne.

From Los Angeles Times