coating

[ koh-ting ]

noun

1. a layer of any substance spread over a surface.

   Synonyms: veneer, sheet, film, covering, coat

2. fabric for making coats.

coating

/ ˈkəʊtɪŋ /

noun

1. a layer or film spread over a surface for protection or decoration
2. a heavy fabric suitable for coats
3. dialect.
   a severe rebuke; ticking-off

Word History and Origins

Origin of coating¹

First recorded in 1760–70; coat + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The compounds shed both water and grease and are used in coatings in nonstick cookware, stain-resistant fabrics, and jet engines.

From Science Magazine

A plane dips low over a smoldering ridgetop and unleashes a ribbon of fire retardant, coating the hillside a bright pink.

From Los Angeles Times

Researchers have noted that highly reflective coatings for passive cooling applications need to be resistant to dirt and soiling, for example, to avoid their efficacy dropping overt time.

From BBC

Sugar-coated nuts and fruit such as honey-roasted almonds and candy apples rank among the top, offering whole food benefits just beneath the sugary coating.

From Salon

In response, SpaceX began applying a coating to the satellites to make them less shiny.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• blanket
• coat
• crust
• glaze
• layer
• membrane
• patina
• sheet
• skin
• varnish
• veneer