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travel insurance
UK/ˈtrævəl ɪnˈʃʊərəns/US/ˈtrævəl ɪnˈʃʊrəns/TRAV·el IN·SUR·ance
an insurance policy that covers problems during a trip, like medical costs or lost luggage
Examples
“Before my trip I always buy travel insurance in case of emergencies.”
“Travel insurance can reimburse you for cancelled flights.”
“Many countries require proof of travel insurance for long stays.”
Band 8 sentence
“Given the unpredictability of international travel, I always take out comprehensive travel insurance before any trip abroad.”
Collocations
- take out travel insurance
- comprehensive travel insurance
- travel insurance policy
Word family
Common mistakes
a travel insurance→travel insurance
buy a health insurance for the trip→buy travel insurance
I have insurances for travel→I have travel insurance
Say it for a higher band
5insurance→6trip insurance→7+travel insurance
Synonyms
trip insurance
holiday insurance
Easily confused
health insurance
“My health insurance does not cover medical costs abroad.”
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