premium (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈpriːmiəm/
Definition
A price higher than usual or normal, especially for goods or services of higher quality or for insurance.
Examples
The airline charged a premium for the first-class seats.
He was willing to pay a premium for a quiet apartment in a good neighborhood.
The insurance company charges a premium for drivers with a history of accidents.
How to Use premium
- premium for (prepositional phrase)
- The additional cost paid for something specific. — "There is a premium for the larger suite."
- premium on (prepositional phrase)
- Emphasis or special value placed on something. — "The company places a premium on employee loyalty."
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