coating

noun

coat·​ing ˈkō-tiŋ 

1

: cloth for coats

2

: coat, covering

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

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Word History

First Known Use

1768, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

coating

noun

coat·​ing ˈkōt-iŋ 

: coat entry 1 sense 3, covering

a coating of ice on the pond