Definition of INSURANCE

insurance

Meanings

Plural: insurances

Noun

  • promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company
  • written contract or certificate of insurance
  • protection against future loss
  • A means of indemnity against a future occurrence of an uncertain event.
  • The business of providing insurance.
  • Any attempt to forestall an unfavorable event.
  • A bet made after the deal, which pays off if the dealer has blackjack.
  • An insurance policy.

Origin / Etymology

From the older form ensurance, see also assurance.

Synonyms

indemnity, insurance policy, policy

Scrabble Score: 11

insurance is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
insurance is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
insurance is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

insurance is a valid Words With Friends word