cover letter

American  

[kuhv-er let-er] / ˈkʌv ər ˈlɛt ər /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of cover letter

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

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

In a cover letter External link about the approval, the agency said that it believes the pipeline can comply with standards as long as Williams takes the necessary precautions.

From Barron's

During the school year, students are first designated as “internship ready” once they demonstrate basic skills, such as preparing a resume and a cover letter.

From Los Angeles Times