coat

1 of 2

noun

often attributive
1
a
: an outer garment worn on the upper body and varying in length and style according to fashion and use
b
: something resembling a coat
2
: the external growth on an animal
3
: a layer of one substance covering another
a coat of paint
coated adjective
coatless adjective

coat

2 of 2

verb

coated; coating; coats

transitive verb

1
: to cover with a coat
2
: to cover or spread with a finishing, protecting, or enclosing layer
coater noun

Examples of coat in a Sentence

Noun She put on her coat, hat, and gloves, and then she went outside. He was wearing a coat and tie. The dog has a thick coat. The house needed three coats to cover the original paint. Verb Rock dust coated his hair. My shoes are coated with mud. Coat the chicken with flour. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The image depicts a coat by Beene with its sleeves tied around itself. 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
Verb
Her nails were filed into a tapered almond shape, and each long tip was coated with a glossy deep chocolate hue. 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 See More

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English cote, from Anglo-French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German kozza coarse wool mantle

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of coat was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Coat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coat. Accessed 3 Oct. 2023.

Kids Definition

coat

1 of 2 noun
1
: an outer garment varying in length and style according to fashion and use
2
: the outer covering (as of fur) of an animal
3
: a layer of material covering a surface
a coat of paint
coated adjective

coat

2 of 2 verb
: to cover with a coat or covering

Medical Definition

coat

noun
1
: the external growth on an animal
2
: a layer of one substance covering or lining another
especially : one covering or lining an organ
the coat of the eyeball

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