bread-and-butter letter

English

Noun

bread-and-butter letter (plural bread-and-butter letters)

1. A short, hand-written communication to thank someone who has recently provided the writer with hospitality, usually dinner or an overnight visit.

Synonyms

• bread-and-butter note

Translations

short letter

• Finnish: kiitoskirje (fi)
• French: lettre de château (fr) f