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

That led to millions more people getting coverage, some of whom paid little or nothing, and more plans being offered. —Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025

Ross is also taller, giving officers more viewing coverage above crowds than Walking Horses, which can be as short as 14 hands, or 4 feet, 9 inches tall. —Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025

That has since stopped, as providers have grown more confident that coverage will come through. —Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025

Our coverage spans top industry news, retail trends, head-to-toe fashion, athletic and outdoor analysis, and more. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 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