fire insurance

noun

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.

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

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Meanings

nounfire insurance (uncountable)
  1. uncountableInsurance 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.

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

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APA

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MLA

“fire insurance.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fire%20insurance. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “fire insurance,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fire%20insurance.

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