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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Patent leather, which usually gets its signature shine from a polyurethane or acrylic coating. Christina Pérez, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024 The case of both Magi 65 models is made from an aerospace-grade aluminum alloy that’s been CNC machined before being finished with an anodized and electrophoretic coating for a premium feel. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 Parchment paper's nonstick quality comes from its silicone coating. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024 Then, on the prism (which corrects the image orientation from upside down to right side up), there’s a phase coating which ensures light passing through the Swarovski binoculars is directed perfectly toward your eye. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 13 Dec. 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 5 Jan. 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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