Definition

1. Noun:
   • A container designed for transporting or storing letters: A "letter case" is a specific type of case, often a small box, portfolio, or bag, whose primary function is to hold and carry written correspondence or documents.

Usage

• The word "letter case" functions as a compound noun. It is used to refer to the physical object itself.
• It is typically preceded by articles (a, the) or possessive pronouns (my, her, his).

Examples

• Noun:
  • She placed the important documents in her leather letter case before leaving for the meeting.
  • The antique letter case on the desk was made of polished mahogany.
  • He forgot his letter case at the office, so he couldn't mail the letters.

Advanced Usage

• While the primary meaning is a container for carrying letters, the term can sometimes be used more broadly for cases holding stationery or writing implements, especially in historical contexts.
  • The Victorian traveler's writing set included a portable letter case with compartments for paper, pens, and seals.

Variants and Related Words

• Writing case: A similar container often used for writing materials and letters.
• Portfolio: A flat, case-like container for carrying papers, which may overlap in function with a letter case.
• Dispatch box: A case for carrying official documents or dispatches.

Synonyms

• Document case
• Correspondence case
• Writing portfolio

Notes

• In modern computing and typography, the term "letter case" has a completely different and more common meaning, referring to the distinction between uppercase (capital) and lowercase letters. However, based on the provided reference definition, this entry focuses solely on the meaning of a physical container for letters. These are two distinct homographic terms.

Noun

1. case for carrying letters