Insurance

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈʃʊrəns/

Insurance (noun)

  1. a contract where you pay money to get help if something bad happens, like an accident or theft.
  2. a method of reducing financial risk by sharing it with an insurance company.
  3. an action taken to protect against possible problems or danger.

Examples

  • She bought insurance to cover her car damages.
  • Insurance can help with unexpected medical expenses.

Common collocations: buy insurance, insurance policy, insurance premium, risk management strategy, insurance coverage

Synonyms of Insurance

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Insurance

  • Insurance mitigates risk.