letterman

noun

let·ter·man ˈle-tər-mən

: an athlete who has earned a letter in a school sport

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Here, a guest styles a Knicks tee and letterman jacket with a Handover sequin skirt, embellished green heels, and sleek sunglasses. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 22 June 2026 Pop culture seems to have ingrained it in my head that wearing a man’s clothing (such as a letterman jacket in high school, or his favorite hoodie after staying over at his place) is a privilege reserved for romantic partners only. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 18 May 2026 Doug Williams' letterman jacket is on load from the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Grambling State University. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026 Eastlake;22-11;12 lettermen, seven starters return;4 6. — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for letterman

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1905, in the meaning defined above

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