insured

/ɪnˈʃʊəd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: insureds

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Covered by an insurance policy.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The person or persons whose interests are protected by an insurance policy.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “insured” mean?

Covered by an insurance policy.

Is “insured” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.