night letter

noun

: a telegram sent at night at a reduced rate for delivery the following morning

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web In his Tuesday night letter, Superintendent Jackson told families that these incidents were unacceptable and will not be tolerated by the district. al, 10 Mar. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of night letter was in 1910

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“Night letter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/night%20letter. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.

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