insurable

adjective

in·​sur·​able in-ˈshu̇r-ə-bəl How to pronounce insurable (audio)
-ˈshər-
: that may be insured
insurability noun

Examples of insurable in a Sentence

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Most filmmakers would have opted for the more efficient and certainly more insurable solution of digital effects. Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025 The sticker shock will help restore a functioning insurance market, as consumers begin demanding affordable 'true insurance' that covers only insurable events and a consumer-friendly regulatory environment that fosters competitive, innovative plans people genuinely need and want. Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025 The line between what is insurable and what is not will increasingly define which assets, companies, and economies remain bankable in the years ahead. Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 The goal, according to the department, is to make homes more defensible and insurable. Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for insurable

Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of insurable was in 1810

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“Insurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insurable. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

insurable

adjective
in·​sur·​able in-ˈshu̇r-ə-bəl How to pronounce insurable (audio)
: capable of being insured
insurability noun

Legal Definition

insurable

adjective
in·​sur·​able in-ˈshu̇r-ə-bəl How to pronounce insurable (audio)
: capable of or appropriate for being insured against loss, damage, or death : affording a sufficient ground for insurance
insurability noun

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