letter
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A piece of writing on paper that one person sends to another, usually inside an envelope.
My grandmother still writes letters instead of sending emails.
He read the letter twice and then folded it away.
The company sent her a letter offering her the job.
We answered the letter the same day it came.
Common collocations: write a letter · send a letter · get a letter · open a letter · a letter from the bank · a love letter
Part of: The post office, Writing, Talking to people