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José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2023
As long as the outside is dry enough, the exterior of the cubes still crisps up nicely—especially with a quick coat of flour or starch—and the interior stays moist.
—Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appétit, 23 Sep. 2023
Coffee House by Glidden Channel the coziness of the warm PSL aroma wafting through a coffee shop with a coat of Glidden's Coffee House.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2023
But somehow Carhartt’s Michigan chore coat carries its blue-collar spirit (a sentiment reflected by Paul Newman in Nobody’s Fool), even when paired with box-fresh AF1s.
—Isaiah Freeman-Schub, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2023
Then the traitor took his last look before the flames began licking his red coat, turning him into an orange blaze high above the jeering crowd.
—Amelia Nierenberg, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2023
This is the National Geographic of coats, bags, and shoes!
—Daniel Rodgers, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2023
The singer proudly appeared on stage in a head-to-toe cherry red outfit—an Alaïa coat over a Loewe jumpsuit, both pieces bespoke—which accentuated her pregnant belly.
—Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 8 Sep. 2023
Do future you a favor and get this coat in your closet ASAP.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2023
Gabi Thorne, Allure, 25 Sep. 2023
Working with a partner, Emilio would turn on the conveyor belt and coat it in a thick chemical foam that made his lungs ache.
—Hannah Dreier Meridith Kohut, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2023
Gently stir in the cooked, cooled squash to coat it, being careful not to break up the squash.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2023
Underbed storage is bound to get coated in dust bunnies, and those crevices between dorm furniture can get icky.
—Lisa Lombardi, wsj.com, 15 Sep. 2023
Order the dish with rice, and all that sauce will coat each bite.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 13 Sep. 2023
That meat is then coated in a brown-butter sauce with a little salt and some lemon juice.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2023
If the ceiling is coated with paint or another finish that allows for scrubbing, spray the vinegar directly on the ceiling and wipe with a clean rag.
—Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023
Stir the lamb to make sure all sides are coated with the marinade.
—cleveland, 6 Sep. 2023
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Word History
Noun
Middle English cote, from Anglo-French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German kozza coarse wool mantle
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Coat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coat. Accessed 3 Oct. 2023.
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