Meaning of the word penfriend in English

What does penfriend mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

penfriend

US /ˈpen.frend/
UK /ˈpen.frend/
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Noun

a person with whom one exchanges letters, especially regularly, but whom one has not met.

Example:
I have a penfriend in Japan, and we write to each other every month.
She made a new penfriend through an international exchange program.