cover letter
Americannoun
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cover letters
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of cover letter
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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The cycle of heartbreak is familiar to job seekers everywhere: They see an ad for a role with great pay and potential, spend time customizing a cover letter and resume, hit submit, and then…nothing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
"Your degree apprenticeship... you've got a cover letter, a CV. It's like applying for a real job. You've really got to convey your passion for that specific company."
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 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
A cover letter with a conversational tone can be a standout now, she added: “You almost want to do something to show it’s not the machine.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
Inside she finds a cover letter and a resume.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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