coating

noun

coat·​ing ˈkō-tiŋ How to pronounce coating (audio)
1
: cloth for coats
2

Example Sentences

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 Since common backpack materials don’t naturally repel water, companies add a special coating to their bags. Sarah Kester, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2023 Unlike the other two editions, its case titanium case has a black diamond-like coating, or DLC, which means its icy blue lacquer details pop against its dark surfaces. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 May 2023 They are built entirely out of stainless steel and have a titanium nitride coating. Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 25 May 2023 Like the candy bar, the cereal has a creamy coating and distinct crunch, the company said. Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 1 May 2023 It’s sliced thin, giving each piece a tender middle and a thin coating of crunchy skin. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2023 To solve this problem, researchers added an antibody coating to the nanotubes that would target the protein CD44, which tends to be overexpressed in glioblastoma cells. IEEE Spectrum, 24 Apr. 2023 Thanks to the coating of flour, the chicken boasts an irresistible golden-brown crust that stands up to the satiny, slightly thickened sauce, which doesn't feel too heavy thanks to the acidity of the lemon and brininess of the capers. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 12 Apr. 2023 Touching the inside of the lenses helps activate the antifog coating. Kelsey Ogle, Health, 27 Mar. 2023 See More

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'coating.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1768, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of coating was in 1768

Dictionary Entries Near coating

Cite this Entry

“Coating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coating. Accessed 5 Jun. 2023.

Kids Definition

coating

noun
coat·​ing ˈkōt-iŋ How to pronounce coating (audio)
: coat entry 1 sense 3, covering
a coating of ice on the pond
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!