coating

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noun

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

coating

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present participle of coat entry 2

Examples of coating in a Sentence

Noun 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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The men’s denim jacket reworks a classic trucker silhouette in a light wash, while the women’s denim vest is finished with a silver foil coating. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 On potatoes, that coating is what delivers the crisp exterior and fluffy center that defines a diner-style fry. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026 On top of these multiple layers of concrete, the contractors applied Hollingshead Cocoon, an advanced latex and vinyl plastic coating system, which allowed the structure to appear seamless. — Wendy S. Walters, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026 The mild sweetness of onions pairs naturally with tallow’s savory character, and when fried at the right temperature the coating turns crisp and golden without the onions losing their tender bite. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coating

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First Known Use

Noun

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 Oct. 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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