Phrase guide

fire insurance

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Insurance that covers loss by fire, such as house fire; in modern insurance practice, it is seldom a standalone policy but rather is usually a component of property insurance with other coverages as well: home insurance for private homes, commercial insurance for businesses and their real estate and physical plant, and auto insurance for motor vehicles.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • Holonyms: (usually holonymous) home insurance, homeowner's insurance, auto insurance, motor insurance

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: insurance, assurance

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noun

Meaning 2

insurance against loss due to fire

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: insurance

History

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