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

But this covering isn’t made from metal or even a sturdy material like bullet-proof Kevlar. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2026

The crawlers wander about the plants for a short period of time and then begin to feed and create a waxy covering. — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

Facing a challenge from the right, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced Sunday that Italy would ban face coverings in schools. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 20 Sep. 2026

The move was amplified by a cascade of short covering, with more than $300 million in short bitcoin positions liquidated over the past 24 hours, according to CoinGlass. — Sean Conlon,justina Lee,sarah Min, CNBC, 20 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