letterfriend

noun
UK /ˈlɛtəfrɛnd/
US /ˈlɛtərfrɛnd/

A letterfriend is a friend you make by writing letters to them.

My letterfriend in Japan sends me a card every month.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A friendly letter character used to teach children the alphabet.

The letterfriend B waved hello in the picture book.

3. A person who writes letters on behalf of someone else.

The old man hired a letterfriend to write his messages.

4. A companion who helps you practice writing letters.

Her little brother was her letterfriend while she learned to write.