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

Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? —Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 13 Dec. 2025

Daniel Heuer/Bloomberg via Getty Images Democrats and Republicans seem to be at an impasse over whether and how to extend enhanced premium subsidies for health insurance bought on the Affordable Care Act marketplace, as a key enrollment deadline to secure coverage fast approaches. —Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2025

Others are opting for cheaper plans with less coverage, potentially exposing them to higher costs and medical debt, Michelle Sternthal, director of government affairs at health care advocacy group Community Catalyst, told CBS News. —Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025

Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. —Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 12 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