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.
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The coating of the sheets may wear down over time, especially with harsh scrubbing.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026
Fresh papaya seeds are covered with a slimy coating that prevents them from germinating inside the fruit.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 13 Jan. 2026
According to the researchers, early applications could potentially include indoor and outdoor coatings, where fire resistance and durability are critical.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
The other is the announcement that global coatings manufacturer AkzoNobel, headquartered in Amsterdam, will invest $58 million at its lakefront facility near Waukegan Harbor.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026
Fresh papaya seeds are covered with a slimy coating that prevents them from germinating inside the fruit.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 13 Jan. 2026
According to the researchers, early applications could potentially include indoor and outdoor coatings, where fire resistance and durability are critical.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
The other is the announcement that global coatings manufacturer AkzoNobel, headquartered in Amsterdam, will invest $58 million at its lakefront facility near Waukegan Harbor.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Coating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coating. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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coating
noun
coat·ing
ˈkōt-iŋ 
: coat entry 1 sense 3, covering
a coating of ice on the pond
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