premium

Definition

  • n. payment for insurance
  • n. the amount that something in scarce supply is valued above its nominal value
  • n. a prize, bonus, or award given as an inducement to purchase products, enter competitions initiated by business interests, etc.
  • adj. having or reflecting superior quality or value

Word forms

Plural
premiums

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The company offers a premium for employees who achieve their sales targets.

  2. n.

    I need to pay my health insurance premium by the end of the month.