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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.

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Noun Inflected Forms

cover letters

plural

Etymology

Origin of cover letter

First recorded in 1905–10

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The diminished value of the cover letter also reflects the doubt that’s crept into the job-search process.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026

Having a killer cover letter used to be the way to stand out from other applicants with similar resumes.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026

Make no mistake, the cover letter is still here for now.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026

But if AI is being used, Reed suggests it is probably comparing the job description with your CV or cover letter so you should "try and mirror the job description with your skills and experience".

From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026

She reads Dimitri’s resume again, then the cover letter.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri

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