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

Mikell is a licensed truck driver, but does not have coverage through that job. —Jess Mador, NPR, 28 July 2025

Those agents succeeded in booking a high-profile interview with Tucker Carlson, and several conservative outlets published favorable coverage of Qatar shortly after being reached by the country’s agents. Israel plays a similar game. —Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 28 July 2025

Two years later, Prince Edward and Sophie announced their engagement in January 1999 and tied the knot at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle on June 19, 1999, officially bringing her into the royal fold. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? —Janine Henni, People.com, 28 July 2025

The agreement comes on the same day that Tour de France cycling coverage will stop being free-to-air in the UK after four decades as Warner Bros Discovery gain exclusive rights to the race. —Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 27 July 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