form letter


form letter

noun

Definition of FORM LETTER

1
: a letter on a subject of frequent recurrence that can be sent to different people without essential change except in the address
2
: a letter for mass circulation that is printed in many copies and has a very general salutation (as Dear Friend)

Examples of FORM LETTER

  1. The bank sent out thousands of form letters offering its credit card.

First Known Use of FORM LETTER

1909

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