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

On the public-health side, the changes will likely increase infection rates, as vaccine coverage drops and discord between federal health policies and those of medical organizations leads states to craft their own vaccination guidelines. —Alice Park, Time, 6 Dec. 2025

Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? —Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 6 Dec. 2025

Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. —Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 5 Dec. 2025

Meeks, head of technology research at Freedom Capital Markets and a tech analyst or portfolio manager since 1992, began research coverage of CoreWeave, a specialized cloud provider, with a buy rating and $100 price target, suggesting the stock could gain almost 17% from its Thursday close. —Pia Singh, CNBC, 5 Dec. 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