-
- To save this word, you'll need to log in.
Examples of pen pal in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The plot revolves around Sam and Austin's anonymous online pen pal relationship, which leads to a romantic night at a school Halloween dance and a twisting plot until the pair get together.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
Uncommon Goods Grandparent Pen Pal Set Bring back the fun of receiving snail mail with this unique grandparent pen pal set.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 11 Apr. 2024
And Brian actually developed a pen pal relationship with John.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2024
The first half takes place in Leipzig, where Fanny forms an intense intellectual and erotic connection with her German pen pal, Lena (Josefa Heinsius).
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 19 Feb. 2024
The two had only met once before the pandemic, but became literary pen pals and cheerleaders for one another.
—Elizabeth A. Harris, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2024
His death opened the door for Woody Harrelson's Woody character — a pen pal of Coach's — though the loss was felt among viewers and the cast.
—Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 19 Jan. 2024
While serving time in prison for her role in the killing of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard, Gypsy was in a relationship with a man named Ken, who first started as a pen pal.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2024
Bateman, Hayes and Arnett expressed surprise upon learning the future husband-and-wife duo became pen pals after that experience.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 20 Dec. 2023
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'pen pal.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Word History
First Known Use
1925, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near pen pal
Cite this Entry
“Pen pal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pen%20pal. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
pen pal
noun
: a friend made and kept through letter-writing
More from Merriam-Webster on pen pal
Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for pen pal
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share