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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Expect to find the best Zeiss lenses with glare-reducing and anti-reflective coatings. Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2025 Its ceramic pan is free of nonstick coatings and potential PFOAs and can be run through the dishwasher for easy cleaning. Simon Hill, Wired News, 31 Mar. 2025 The company, which according to its website is family-owned, completes metal coatings and has multiple federal government contracts, including work for projects on military and government vehicles, according to a search warrant affidavit unsealed in San Diego federal court Thursday. Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025 The pots and pans are made from hard anodized aluminum, known for its durability and scratch-resistant qualities, and then finished in a ceramic non-stick coating that releases food with ease. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025 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 13 Apr. 2025.

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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