coverage

noun

cov·​er·​age ˈkəv-rij 

ˈkə-və-

1

: something that covers: such as

a

: inclusion within the scope of an insurance policy or protective plan : insurance

b

: the amount available to meet liabilities

c

: inclusion within the scope of discussion or reporting

the news coverage of the trial

2

: the total group covered : scope: such as

a

: all the risks covered by the terms of an insurance contract

b

: the number or percentage of persons reached by a communications medium

3

: the act or fact of covering

Synonyms

• content

Examples of coverage in a Sentence

The issue is not getting much coverage in the mainstream press.

There was massive TV coverage of the funeral.

For more complete coverage of this issue, see Chapter Six.

The book gives full coverage to the history of the word.

Recent Examples on the Web

Dispute over covering weight loss drugs The new round of talks come as the Biden administration has also proposed expanding Medicare coverage to weight loss drugs, which is currently not allowed. —Alexander Tin, CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025

These seats are in the club level, which gives fans access to exclusive dining sections and lounges with full coverage from the weather. —Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2025

The offer was issued this week, according to these people, and Acosta, who gained a broader profile at CNN with his coverage of the White House during the first administration of President Donald Trump, may not have other options. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025

According to the health department, about 5.3 million people with Medicare prescription drug coverage used at least one of these drugs between 2023 and 2024. —Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing coverage

• live coverage

Kids Definition

coverage

noun

cov·​er·​age ˈkəv-(ə-)rij 

1

: the act or fact of covering or something that covers

insurance coverage

news coverage

2

: the number or amount covered : scope

Legal Definition

coverage

noun

cov·​er·​age ˈkə-və-rij 

1

: protection or indemnification by an insurance policy

the policy provides extensive coverage against burglary

2

: a risk assumed by the terms of an insurance contract

the policy lists four coverages: liability, medical payments, uninsured motorists, and physical damage