: something that covers or conceals
: containing explanation of or additional information about an accompanying communication
a covering letter
Synonyms
Examples of covering in a Sentence
Noun
with the commotion on the dance floor as a covering, we were able to slip out undetected
the plastic coverings on lamp shades should be removed
Recent Examples on the Web
Maria Pasquini, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
The animal’s thymus gland, which is responsible for educating the immune system, was placed under the covering of the kidney.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 24 Apr. 2024
His presence, coupled with the covering of the hostage photos, upset Hamakom members who lost family members or friends on Oct. 7 and had deep connections with families of the hostages.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
The rooms are comfy throughout, with textured natural fiber floor coverings over smooth wood floors and soft oriental rugs.
—Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024
Any type of eye covering is more likely to bother them than anything, according to experts.
—Journal Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2024
Tamez is based in the California city and makes a collection of luxury head coverings that cost from $255 to $1550.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
The hotel’s 124 luxe rooms have been elevated further with new wall, floor, and window coverings as well as bathrooms with soaking tubs.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
Creative coverings for floors, walls and furniture include rugs, wallpaper and fabrics.
March 8, 2024
This article is part of our Design special section about innovative surfaces in architecture, interiors and products.
—Arlene Hirst, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2024
Dave Tuley Vsin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2021
Noun
Although the district encourages students to wear masks at school, the use of protective face coverings is not currently required.
—Maria Pasquini, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
The animal’s thymus gland, which is responsible for educating the immune system, was placed under the covering of the kidney.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 24 Apr. 2024
His presence, coupled with the covering of the hostage photos, upset Hamakom members who lost family members or friends on Oct. 7 and had deep connections with families of the hostages.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
The rooms are comfy throughout, with textured natural fiber floor coverings over smooth wood floors and soft oriental rugs.
—Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024
Any type of eye covering is more likely to bother them than anything, according to experts.
—Journal Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2024
Tamez is based in the California city and makes a collection of luxury head coverings that cost from $255 to $1550.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
The hotel’s 124 luxe rooms have been elevated further with new wall, floor, and window coverings as well as bathrooms with soaking tubs.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
Creative coverings for floors, walls and furniture include rugs, wallpaper and fabrics.
March 8, 2024
This article is part of our Design special section about innovative surfaces in architecture, interiors and products.
—Arlene Hirst, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2024
Adjective
Well, the Chargers are just 4-5 ATS as favorites this year and 1-3 ATS in their last four games as favorites, including outright losses vs. the Vikings at home and the Broncos on the road, plus a non-covering win at home against the Steelers.
—Dave Tuley Vsin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2021
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“Covering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/covering. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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