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noun

ˈkōt How to pronounce coat (audio)
Definition of coatnext
as in wool
the hairy covering of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick a poodle's coat is often extremely curly

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verb

as in to cover
to form a layer over thicken the sauce until it will coat the back of a spoon

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Recent Examples of coat
Noun
One way to achieve this is by layering an opaque green glitter coat over a turquoise base polish. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026 My beloved barn jacket dates back to 19th-century France—referred to as a chore coat or bleu de travail—where it was worn among farmers and laborers who relied on its tough, moleskin fabric to get them through fieldwork. — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Aug. 2026
Verb
To test, coat the back of a spoon with the sauce and run a finger through it. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 Weekly Cleaning Squirt toilet cleaner into the bowl, making sure to get under the rim and to coat the entire surface. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coat
  1. wool
  2. cover
  3. hair
  4. blanket
  5. carpet
  6. sheet
Noun
  • The perfect transitional layer for those tricky weather days, this wool-blend sweater top is both casual and timeless.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Ideal for transitional weather, this short-sleeve top is made of a wool-blend material that’s soft to the touch.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of wool
Verb
  • During Sunday's game in Atlanta between the Dream and the Fever, at least three fans were asked by WNBA security personnel to cover shirts bearing messages about transgender women participating in women's sports.
    — S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Fireplaces are stocked with fragrant piñon wood, making winter stays especially cozy, while silk covers conceal TVs and handmade Le Creuset dishware keep modern amenities from disrupting the mood.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of cover
Noun
  • Her hair is straight and left down, tucked behind her ears so the cap frames her face neatly.
    — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • He is described as a Black male, 5-foot-7-inches tall, 140 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of hair
Verb
  • Synopsis The equatorial village of Rukumba has endured months of drought when suddenly snow falls overnight, an impossible event blanketing the land in white.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 Aug. 2026
  • In May and early June, snow still blankets much of the terrain around White Pass, while spring runoff sends water rushing over the route’s many waterfalls.
    — Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of blanket
Verb
  • Maybe next week, the boys could wade into the river near Mancelona and collect bushels of watercress, which carpeted the surface there.
    — Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In Angra dos Reis, there are dramatic mountain vistas, verdant jungle carpeting every ridge and islet, and warm, cerulean water.
    — Hannah Seligson, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of carpet
Verb
  • The offer sheet comes 14 years after the Flyers, under previous management, offer-sheeting Nashville defenseman Shea Weber for $110 million over 14 years, which the Predators matched.
    — Dan Gelston, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Both Bestor and architect Tim Barber, who counts Matt Duffer and Ramin Djawadi as clients, employ Densdeck Roof Boards and Densinglas sheeting, a fiberglass-matt gypsum panel considered sustainable because of its durability and recycled content, in their work.
    — Abigail Stone, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Definition of sheet

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“Coat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coat. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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