call letters

plural noun

Examples of call letters in a Sentence

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The Graham family owned WPLG for decades and the station’s call letters stand for the late Philip L. Graham, who was Bob Graham’s brother. Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2024 The station’s call letters, pending FCC approval, will switch from WCBS to WHSQ-AM. Andrew Marchand, The Athletic, 12 Aug. 2024 California Patt Morrison: Where did L.A. radio and TV station call letters come from? Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024 Patt Morrison: Where did L.A. radio and TV station call letters come from? Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for call letters 

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of call letters was in 1876

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“Call letters.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/call%20letters. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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