coverage

noun

cov·​er·​age ˈkə-və-rij 

ˈkəv-

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 of coverage

• 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

So far, much of the yak cloning project remains mysterious, with information largely limited to glowing state-media coverage. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Now protesters are using that same platform to mock his administration, ridicule pro-government television news coverage, transform confrontation with police into viral content and seize control of the online narrative. — ABC News, 25 July 2026

In her 30-year career, Laura has won numerous national awards for coverage of human trafficking, child welfare, crime and government secrecy. — Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026

But some car insurance companies do offer unique perks to EV drivers, including discounts and coverage for things like chargers. — Liz Knueven,ryley Amond, CNBC, 24 July 2026

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