"premium" meaning in English

See premium in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈprimiəm/ [US] Audio: en-us-premium.oga [US] Forms: premium [singular], premiums [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A premium is an amount of money paid for insurance.
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  2. Premium is something that high quality and in short supply.
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  3. A premium is a bonus or reward.
    Sense id: simple-premium-en-noun-9jOvlc7F
     
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          "text": "He had to pay a higher premium after his house burnt down."
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