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.
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Read more about the new series in EW's cover story here. Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Dec. 2025 This week's Sunday cover story focuses on the rising cost of coffee as the industry is facing dual threats from an inconsistent trade environment and ongoing climate issues. Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Dec. 2025 In her Who What Wear cover story, Seyfried spoke freely about her exclusively Botox routine, while Sweeney recently deflated rumors about her cosmetic enhancement journey. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025 In his recent Billboard cover story, award-winning comedian Druski revealed how Bieber got him on three SWAG interludes. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cover story

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 19 Dec. 2025.

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