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 coating can also leave a residue on your food, which can expose you to harmful chemicals. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025 It’s also used in wear-resistant coatings, wire-drawing dies, and advanced engine parts. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025 State lawmakers are considering a bill to prohibit the release of 10 or more Mylar balloons, which have a foil-like, metallic coating that acts as a conductor when caught in a power line, creating a short circuit. Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025 Some transparent animals have solved this problem by covering their surfaces with anti-reflection coatings. Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 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 1 Oct. 2025.

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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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