letter opener

Noun

Meaning

dull knife used to cut open the envelopes in which letters are mailed or to slit uncut pages of books

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

paper knife paperknife fan mail paper cut cutting tool document cutter document opener paper cutter envelope opener document slitter blade opener filet knife letter slitter manuscript opener normally closed

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Hypernyms

knife

Related terms

letter carrier letterbox

Examples

I love things made out of animals. It's just so funny to think of someone saying, 'I need a letter opener. I guess I'll have to kill a deer. David Sedaris

On the very same day that I ordered an iPad 2, I went shopping to buy myself a letter opener. I like to cover all my bases. Susan Orlean

Close letter words and terms

letter of transmittal letter of trust letter of wishes letter paper letter patent letter public