B2nounformallawmoney
US/ˌkɑːm.penˈseɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌkɒm.penˈseɪ.ʃən/
money or something else given to someone for loss, injury or trouble
In context
The airline paid us compensation for the delayed flight.
He received compensation for the injury he suffered at work.
In compensation for the mistake, the shop offered a free meal.
Words that go with compensation
verb + noun
- claim compensationYou can claim compensation if your bag is lost.
- receive compensationVictims will receive compensation next year.
- pay compensationThe factory had to pay compensation to local families.
noun + preposition
- compensation forShe demanded compensation for the damage.
adjective + noun
- financial compensationThey offered financial compensation to the workers.
- fair compensationEmployees want fair compensation for extra hours.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a compensationCorrect: compensation
Incorrect:
compensation to the lossCorrect: compensation for the loss