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cover letter

American  
[kuhv-er let-er] / ˈkʌv ər ˈlɛt ər /

noun

cover letters plural
  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

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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

That starts with how you present yourself on your résumé and cover letter while going up against candidates who have outsourced the creation of those materials to AI.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

But Tory Kamen’s script arrived with a cover letter from Oscar nominee June Squibb.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

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

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri

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