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.
  • This coating allows for it to be more accepted by the body.
    Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 29 Sep. 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
  • The coating on the quail falls away in big tiles, crisp, sharp and a tad bitter from a good dose of fenugreek powder.
    Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2022
  • With a flour coating and an overnight chill, bacon both kept its shape better and stayed crispier in their bean-and-egg tacos.
    Kristen Miglore, Bon Appétit, 18 Oct. 2022
  • Each piece is made with a ceramic nonstick coating that's durable, scratch-resistant, and dishwasher- and oven-safe.
    Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 12 Oct. 2022
  • This tablecloth is made of polyester fabric, but a special vinyl coating protects it from permanent food spills.
    Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 30 Sep. 2022
  • Many nonstick coatings are easily scratched by metal cookware, so stick to wood or silicone.
    Lizzy Briskin, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024
  • There, the ash melted, creating a shiny coating with colors and textures reminiscent of the lost house and some of the things within it.
    Ned Rozell, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Oct. 2022
  • Rubber bullets, intended to be a less-than-lethal option for police, are often made with a metal core sheathed in a thin polymer coating.
    Ashley Remkus | Aremkus@al.com, al, 22 Sep. 2022
  • Seasoning a pan includes treating it with a layer of oil or fat to create a natural, non-stick coating that adds flavor to the prepared food.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024
  • Just take the glass fruit trend as an example, with kids being scalded by the process of creating the liquid sugar coating at a very high temperature.
    Melissa Willets, Parents, 18 Oct. 2024
  • The weights feature an ergonomic handle with a non-slip grip design and a high-quality material coating that is comfortable and sweat-proof.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Patricia Horsley, who was just off her overnight shift putting a white coating on fluorescent tubes, wore a pink headband over her hair and savored a cigarette.
    E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2022
  • Now, Design Trust is exploring more resilient paint and coating materials.
    Rebecca Cairns, CNN, 19 Sep. 2022
  • To help prevent water damage, the cover is made of durable 420D oxford woven polyester with a layer of waterproof coating.
    Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2022
  • This tough, triple-layered tissue is specialized to fight off invaders with its thick coating of secretory goo—mucus—and with a cadre of resident immune cells waiting to attack.
    Stephani Sutherland, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
  • 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
  • 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

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