coating

noun

coat·​ing ˈkō-tiŋ How to pronounce coating (audio)
1
: cloth for coats
2

Examples of coating in a Sentence

The fabric has a coating that prevents liquids from soaking through. A light coating of snow had fallen. There was a coating of ice on the pond.
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The cast iron Dutch oven offers even heat distribution and retention, while its enamel coating provides a non-stick layer that’s easy to clean. Maggie Horton, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024 My family loves the combination of the slightly crisp sugary coating and the fudgy chocolate cookies. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024 Vivo's also been partnering with Zeiss for the past four years, using the iconic German optic expert's T* coating to reduce lens flare. Ben Sin, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 Confectioner's glaze, also known as shellac, is made from lac-resin — a waxy, waterproof coating that the female lac bug produces for protection. Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for coating 

Word History

First Known Use

1768, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of coating was in 1768

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“Coating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coating. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

coating

noun
coat·​ing ˈkōt-iŋ How to pronounce coating (audio)
: coat entry 1 sense 3, covering
a coating of ice on the pond
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