cover letter

American

[kuhv-er let-er] / ˈkʌv ər ˈlɛt ər /

noun

a letter that accompanies another letter, a package, or the like, to explain, commend, etc.

Etymology

Origin of cover letter

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

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In the meantime, offer to connect her with your professional network and/or offer to help her update her résumé and review cover letters, to name a few things.

From MarketWatch

A cover letter can be a great opportunity to tell prospective employers who you are and what you're passionate about.

From BBC

If so, get a haircut and your cover letter ready.

From The Wall Street Journal

Maybe you asked it for an essay structure to help answer a tricky question, provide an insightful analysis of a chunky data set, or to check if your cover letter matches the job description.

From BBC

In a cover letter to the appeals court, Department of Justice attorney Daniel Winik did not suggest the VA was dropping the appeal, but described the report as an update, “informed by the executive order.”

From Los Angeles Times

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