insulation
noun
in·su·la·tion
ˌin(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən 
1
: material used in insulating
2
a
: the state of being insulated
b
: the action of insulating
Examples of insulation in a Sentence
These materials provide the insulation needed in cold weather.
she had grown up in such rural insulation that she'd never met anyone of a different race
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However, Korn Ferry’s focus on executive, C-suite, and roles with higher salaries provides some insulation to these trends, as these roles often require specialized experience and expertise that can be more difficult to find through general job postings.
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David Trainer, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
That’s a violation because all kinds of things can come through those holes, such as things that leave four rodent droppings at the three-compartment sink and three droppings in the reach-in freezer insulation.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Modern lids also can provide insulation, while users can enhance the steeping process by covering a teapot (an item often called a tea cozy).
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Search for signs: Peel back rolled insulation in the attic and watch your home at dusk.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2025
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David Trainer, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
That’s a violation because all kinds of things can come through those holes, such as things that leave four rodent droppings at the three-compartment sink and three droppings in the reach-in freezer insulation.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Modern lids also can provide insulation, while users can enhance the steeping process by covering a teapot (an item often called a tea cozy).
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Search for signs: Peel back rolled insulation in the attic and watch your home at dusk.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for insulation
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“Insulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insulation. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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insulation
noun
in·su·la·tion
ˌin(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən
1
: the act of insulating : the state of being insulated
2
: material used in insulating
Medical Definition
insulation
noun
in·su·la·tion
ˌin(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən
1
: the action of separating a conductor from conducting bodies by means of nonconductors so as to prevent transfer of electricity, heat, or sound
also
: the state resulting from such action
2
: material used to provide insulation
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