How to Use coating in a Sentence

coating

noun
  • There was a coating of ice on the pond.
  • A light coating of snow had fallen.
  • The fabric has a coating that prevents liquids from soaking through.
  • Eggs: The glue the binds the flour coating to the panko breading.
    Julia Levy, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2023
  • But there is more to that black coating than meets the eye.
    David Hambling, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Plus, the neoprene coating makes the dumbbells easy to grip.
    Sara Coughlin, SELF, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Spread sides with 1/2 cup of the cream, forming a light crumb coating.
    Beth Kirby, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Your glass is more than 10-15 years old and does not have a low-E coating.
    Sara Kendall, Miami Herald, 22 May 2024
  • Nonstick coating wears off over time, and this process keeps the set more durable.
    Gear Team, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2022
  • The glass plate is reinforced, and has a metallic coating that gives it a cool-to-the-touch feel.
    Ben Sin, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
  • In the dark, the markers and hands turn blue in the dark, thanks to a white luminescent coating.
    Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 May 2023
  • An egg mass is a light-colored splotch with a waxy gray coating.
    Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022
  • Reflective coatings do the same for the sides and rooftops of buildings.
    Matt Simon, WIRED, 9 May 2024
  • It was dipped in the same chocolate coating as its sibling.
    Krystal Hur, CNN, 6 Oct. 2023
  • The ceramic coating makes gliding through the hair a breeze.
    Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Aug. 2023
  • The meat’s coating of crushed rosemary and fennel seeds turns golden and crisp on the grill.
    Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 16 Dec. 2022
  • The hours and hands are made of pink gold and topped with a luminescent coating.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2023
  • This may lead to a coating of snow and isolated slick spots.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 14 Feb. 2024
  • Sprinkle a light coating of flour over the greased surface.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2023
  • With a spoolie brush, apply a light coating of the wax, and brush hairs upward and outward.
    Julianne Carell, Glamour, 24 Sep. 2024
  • Yes, over time and with frequent use, the coating of nonstick pans will wear down.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 13 July 2023
  • These are among the meatiest wings out there, with a crispy, battered skin and spicy sticky coating.
    Mara Severin | Eating Out, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Feb. 2023
  • The cover is durable and has a nice texture to it, plus there's no plastic coating (not even on the month tabs!).
    Medea Giordano, WIRED, 3 Jan. 2024
  • The bracelet can be finished in silver, gold or rose gold coatings.
    Zee Krstic, goodhousekeeping.com, 11 May 2023
  • The bacteria can appear as a white coating on the tongue.
    Kelly Burch Updated, Verywell Health, 5 Sep. 2024
  • The steel blade withstands wear and tear, and the non-stick coating helps make a clean cut while resisting sap.
    Jacquelene Amoquandoh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2023
  • A little snow produces a quick coating early in the day.
    Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 15 Jan. 2024
  • The durable rubber case and tape blade coating protect the tape measure from wear and tear.
    Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Nov. 2022
  • These easy caramel apples use candies and a bit of cream for the perfect sticky-sweet coating.
    Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
  • Each one has white granite ceramic coating, while the handles are ergonomic with an anti-slip design.
    Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024

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