How to Use coating in a Sentence
coating
noun- There was a coating of ice on the pond.
- A light coating of snow had fallen.
- The fabric has a coating that prevents liquids from soaking through.
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Some dogs may chew on the vinyl coating.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
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The whiskey is smooth and mouth-coating.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
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Blue light coatings are meant to fill that gap.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
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Blue light coatings are meant to fill that gap.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
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The rest of us will see flakes and maybe a coating.
—Mary Ours, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
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In the mouth a chewy, juicy white wine with a rich mouth coating.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2021
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The slick coating sold as Teflon.
—Ryan Brennan june 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
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Most areas will see a coating to about one inch.
—Justin Lewis, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
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In most areas, a coating to an inch will do it.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
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The same goes for any cardboard with a glossy coating.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
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If the coating on a nonstick pan starts to flake or chip off.
—Kelly Vaughan, Martha Stewart, 23 June 2026
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The rich, melty chocolate coating on these is the star.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Keep a close eye on it so the yogurt coating doesn’t burn.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
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And no coating is stronger than metal.
—Staff Author, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
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Just replace pans once the coating shows wear.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
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What’s making the blotchy white coating on the leaves are mites.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
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High heat breaks down coatings faster and shortens the life of the pan.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
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This coating helps the oil reach the intestines.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 7 Nov. 2025
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Or naked, to enjoy for that crunchy coating.
—Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
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Toss the meat to get a nice even coating and toast the spices slightly.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
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The insects are small and oval with a white or gray fluffy wax coating.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
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Each one has an anti-skid coating that makes sure the tools don’t slip.
—Chris Hachey, BGR, 26 May 2021
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That coating told its own story.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
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This coating plays a crucial role.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
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Nonstick coating wears off over time, and this process keeps the set more durable.
—Gear Team, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2022
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Plus, the plates are made with a nonstick coating, which means adding less oil.
—Sanah Faroke, PEOPLE.com, 13 July 2021
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Repeat for a stronger, first coating.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
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