coating

noun

coat·​ing ˈkō-tiŋ How to pronounce coating (audio)
Synonyms of coatingnext
1
: cloth for coats
2
: coat, covering

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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Being outdoors, they’re exposed to all sorts of dust, pollen, dirt, bird droppings, spider webs, leaves, sap, weather, and pollutants carried by the wind, which can leave a filthy coating on your shutters. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026 While the traditional Swedish version, called a prinsesstårta, typically features a layer of raspberry jam and a bright green marzipan coating, Sant Ambroeus’ iteration is respectfully remixed for a more metropolitan crowd. — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026 Diamond Denim by Sapphire’s bestseller is Decadence, a gray denim with a soft coating. — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026 If your dishwasher tines have lost their coating and now have rusty, crusty tips, there’s a cap for that! — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coating

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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 6 Aug. 2026.

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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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