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

To get the best of The New Yorker’s film coverage delivered to your inbox, sign up for our Movie Club newsletter. —The New Yorker, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026

Your support through a tax-deductible donation or low-cost subscription is vital to our ability to deliver credible, relevant, unique coverage of our community. —Brett Vito Mar 13, Dallas Morning News, 14 Mar. 2026

The Associated Press’ climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations. —Jennifer McDermott, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026

The Longhorns used him in a variety of coverages, and his ability to stay in phase downfield shows real NFL promise. —Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 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