a letter sent to several people asking them to send a copy of the letter to several other people. The letter often contains a threat that something bad will happen if it is not sent to other people or a promise of money if it is.
Synonyms and related words
Letters and types of letter
acknowledgment
air letter
a letter/message/book of condolence
chain letter
noun countable
US
Word Forms
singular
chain letter
plural
chain letters
DEFINITIONS1
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a letter sent to several people asking them to send a copy of the letter to several other people. The letter often contains a threat that something bad will happen if it is not sent to other people or a promise of money if it is.