noun
coverage
KUHV-rihj
noun
1
The amount and depth of attention a topic or event receives in the news or other media.
"The election got extensive coverage on every major network."
"Local coverage of the storm was limited."
2
The extent to which an insurance policy protects against particular risks or costs.
"Her health plan offers coverage for dental work."
"We need to check if the policy has coverage for flood damage."
3
The geographic area or signal reach of a mobile network.
"Coverage drops off once you're outside the city."
How to Use Coverage
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow much attention, protection, or signal reach something provides — used for news, insurance, and phone networks alike.
Common pairings
media coverage
insurance coverage
network coverage
live coverage
Word Forms
coverages plural
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “coverage”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
The election got extensive _____ on every major network.
Etymology
Formed from cover plus the noun-forming suffix -age; first recorded around 1912.