homeowner's insurance

noun

: insurance that covers damage to a person's house or the things inside the house

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Learn more about homeowner's insurance What does homeowner's insurance cover? — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 2 July 2026 Tree damage to a vehicle is typically handled through auto insurance, not homeowner's insurance. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 June 2026 Anuta has advised Ward to contact her homeowner's insurance to get a lawyer, per Oregon Live. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026 Students, especially those who live in campus dorms, also generally do not have mortgages, rental contracts, homeowner's insurance, utility bills and other documents in their own names proving Indiana residency. — Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for homeowner's insurance

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homeowner's insurance

noun
home·​own·​er's insurance
ˈhōm-ˌō-nərz
: insurance that covers primarily a person's residence and that also covers the owner for liability resulting from his or her personal acts
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