covering

1 of 3

noun

cov·​er·​ing ˈkə-və-riŋ 

ˈkəv-

: something that covers or conceals

covering

2 of 3

adjective

: containing explanation of or additional information about an accompanying communication

a covering letter

covering

3 of 3

present participle of cover entry 1

Synonyms of covering

Noun

• veil
• cloak
• shroud
• wraps
• blanket
• cover

Examples of covering in a Sentence

Noun

with the commotion on the dance floor as a covering, we were able to slip out undetected

the plastic coverings on lamp shades should be removed

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Kyiv is ready to agree to a truce covering attacks on energy infrastructure and the Black Sea. — Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026

Items like window coverings, outdoor lighting, storage sheds and automatic garage door openers all add economic value. — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Ukraine is ready to agree to a truce covering attacks on energy infrastructure and the Black Sea. — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

There was a time when skincare did the treating and makeup did the covering and coloring. — Mickey Williams, Flow Space, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1887, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing covering

• covering letter

Rhymes for covering

• hovering
• lovering
• discovering
• recovering
• uncovering
• rediscovering

Kids Definition

covering

noun

cov·​er·​ing

ˈkəv-(ə-)riŋ

: something that covers or conceals