covering

[ kuhv-er-ing ]

noun

1. something laid over or wrapped around a thing, especially for concealment, protection, or warmth.
2. Mathematics. cover ( def 51 ).
3. the buying of securities or commodities that one has sold short, in order to return them to the person from whom they were borrowed.

covering

/ ˈkʌvərɪŋ /

noun

1. another word for cover

Word History and Origins

Origin of covering¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; cover, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

After the Chargers lost back-to-back games this season, Dobbins sat motionless in his locker for several minutes with a towel covering his head.

From Los Angeles Times

But the film itself steers clear of overt politics, focusing instead on the media’s role in covering real-time crises and shaping public perception.

From Los Angeles Times

Some job sites, including Samuel and Florentino’s, provided them with masks and a paper to sign, acknowledging they were given a face covering.

From Los Angeles Times

She said there was a lack of regulation and national framework covering training, supervision and competency, and limited understanding and awareness about the role among both patients and other NHS staff.

From BBC

As a reporter, I love covering protests and marches at Westminster.

From BBC