Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

letterman

noun

/ˈlɛtərmən/

Definition

A person who has earned a letter of merit in a school, college, or university, typically for athletic achievements.

Examples

After years of hard work, she finally became a letterman on the varsity football team.
The letterman jacket is a proud symbol of his accomplishments in high school athletics.

Meaning

Letterman refers to an individual, usually a student, who has shown excellence in sports and has been awarded a ‘letter’ as a symbol of that achievement, often worn on a varsity jacket.