cover story

noun

: a story accompanying a magazine-cover illustration

Examples of cover story in a Sentence

The magazine recently did a cover story on diabetes.
Recent Examples on the Web In an interview with Hugh Jackman for this week's cover story, Reynolds, 47, spoke with his Deadpool & Wolverine costar about parenting advice that hit home. Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 2 June 2024 The cover story includes interviews with more than 50 people who have crossed paths with the disgraced entertainer, starting as far back as his college days at Howard University. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 May 2024 To learn all about this year’s fair — the food, the must-see exhibits, the entertainment and what’s new — read the cover story in next week’s Night & Day on Friday, June 7. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2024 The announcement was made in a cover story for her magazine, Sweet July. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 29 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for cover story 

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Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cover story was in 1948

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“Cover story.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cover%20story. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

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