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letters to the editor

letters to the editor is the plural of letter to the editor.

Meaning of letter to the editor

Noun

letter to the editor (plural letters to the editor or letters to editors)

  1. A letter written to a newspaper, magazine or other periodical, usually intended for publication, about issues of concern to readers.
    • The man wanted to show support for his choice for mayor by writing a letter to the editor.

Questions about letters to the editor

What is letters to the editor the plural of?
Letters to the editor is the plural of letter to the editor.

Words near letters to the editor in the dictionary

  1. letters patents
  2. letters requisitory
  3. letters rogatory
  4. letters testamentary
  5. letters to editors
  6. letters to the editor
  7. letters warrant
  8. letterset
  9. lettersets
  10. lettersheet
  11. lettersheets

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