Night Letter (Noun)
Meaning
A cheaper form of telegram sent for delivery the next day.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- She sent a night letter to her sister with the news of her engagement, as it was a more affordable option than a regular telegram.
- Before the advent of email and texting, people used to send night letters to communicate with each other over long distances.
- In the 1960s, it was common for businesses to send night letters to communicate with clients and colleagues in other cities.
- The journalist dictated a night letter to the telegraph operator, knowing it would be delivered to the editor's desk by morning.
- The family received a night letter from their son who was traveling abroad, and they were relieved to hear that he had arrived safely.