insurance
Translation
insurance
Examples
Do you have travel insurance?
Do you have travel insurance?
Grammar Patterns
insurance ((against sth.)) protection against a possible eventuality You should get insurance against fire and theft.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cover, protection, indemnity
Etymology
From Old French 'enseurer', from 'en-' (make) + 'seur' (sure). Literally 'to make sure'.
Memory Tips
You get insurance to be 'sure' you are protected.