covering letter

Noun

A letter that accompanies a document, package, or job application, providing additional information or context.

ریشه

The word 'covering' refers to the letter accompanying another item. 'Letter' comes from Old English 'lēoþ', meaning 'a written message'.

مثال

• Please include a covering letter with your resume when applying for the job.
• The covering letter explained the purpose of the enclosed document.
• The package arrived with a covering letter from the sender.