Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cover-story

Noun

/ˈkʌvər ˈstɔːri/

Definition

A feature article that appears on the front page of a magazine, often highlighting a specific topic or individual.

Examples

The magazine’s cover story this month focuses on climate change and its impact on wildlife.
Her cover story about the celebrity scandal generated a lot of buzz on social media.
The journalist worked hard to get an exclusive cover story for the upcoming issue.

Meaning

The term ‘cover story’ refers to the main article in a publication that is featured prominently on the cover. It’s designed to attract readers’ attention and draw them into the magazine.