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Definition of penpal

penpal

/ˈpɛn.pæl/
pen · pal
Plural:penpals
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• noun

1

A friend with whom a person regularly exchanges letters or emails, often someone living in another country whom the writer has never met in person.

Example

"During elementary school, she practiced her French by writing monthly letters to a penpal in Montreal."

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• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Penpal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/penpal
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