coating

noun

coat·​ing ˈkō-tiŋ 

1

: cloth for coats

2

: coat, covering

Examples of coating in a Sentence

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The midpalate transitions slightly to rustic ginger beer, which sits well via a thick and coating mouthfeel. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

The signature beef udon noodles had a simple, light broth that leaves the perfect amount of salty coating on your tongue. — Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Several countries possess natural graphite deposits, but producing battery-grade material requires purification, shaping and coating. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026

The lower body is protected with a Raptor polyurethane coating. — New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1768, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for coating

• bloating
• boating
• doting
• floating
• gloating
• noting
• quoting
• toting
• voting
• connoting
• denoting
• devoting

Kids Definition

coating

noun

coat·​ing ˈkōt-iŋ 

: coat entry 1 sense 3, covering

a coating of ice on the pond