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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Although it was first developed for puffing and toasting, Adaptive Coaching is equally effective in other operations such as drying, cooling, roasting, and coating. Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025 The findings are detailed in a study published January 29 in the journal Science Advances, and could help chemists and engineers develop new anti-ice coatings for more durable fabrics, skis, snowboards, and more. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 29 Jan. 2025 These findings could lead to new and safe ways of creating an anti-stick coating on certain products. Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025 Here the screen’s accurate color performance, modest brightness, and anti-glare coating all work very well together. PCMAG, 28 Jan. 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 14 Feb. 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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