B1nounmoneyhealth
US/ɪnˈʃʊr.əns/
UK/ɪnˈʃɔː.rəns/
an agreement where you pay a company regularly and it pays you if something bad happens
In context
Make sure you buy travel insurance before your trip.
Health insurance covers most of the hospital costs.
My car insurance went up after the accident last year.
Words that go with insurance
noun + noun
- health insuranceDoes your job include health insurance?
- travel insuranceTravel insurance is required for this visa.
- insurance companyThe insurance company refused to pay.
- insurance policyRead your insurance policy carefully.
verb + noun
- take out insuranceYou should take out insurance on your house.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I bought an insurance for my motorbike.Correct: I bought insurance for my motorbike.