1
as in veils
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
with the commotion on the dance floor as a covering, we were able to slip out undetected
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in sheaths
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
the plastic coverings on lamp shades should be removed
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of coverings
This can include wallpaper, bedding, window coverings, and furniture, but paint is the easy and inexpensive way to set the tone for a room, says Nancy Davilman, principal designer at ND Interiors.
—
Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 4 Jan. 2026
Lift coverings during the day to prevent excess heat build up from the sun.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025
The clay, earth, concrete or sand coverings are no match for the increasingly powerful weather events.
—Cynthia Palmer, Time, 9 Dec. 2025
The clay part is painted onto mesh, which is sandwiched between two plastic coverings that are peeled off before applying.
—Brittany Loggins, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2025
The artworks were not damaged because of protective glass coverings.
—CBS News, 6 Dec. 2025
District 6 Metro Councilman JP Lyninger proposed to change Louisville's existing ban on wearing facial coverings in public in late October.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Dec. 2025
This includes head coverings and sensitive areas such as breasts, groin, and the buttocks.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
The collections, which encompass furnishing fabrics, wall coverings and trimmings, mark his second collaboration with the global lifestyle brand headquartered in Thailand.
—Bambina Wise, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 4 Jan. 2026
Lift coverings during the day to prevent excess heat build up from the sun.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025
The clay, earth, concrete or sand coverings are no match for the increasingly powerful weather events.
—Cynthia Palmer, Time, 9 Dec. 2025
The clay part is painted onto mesh, which is sandwiched between two plastic coverings that are peeled off before applying.
—Brittany Loggins, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2025
The artworks were not damaged because of protective glass coverings.
—CBS News, 6 Dec. 2025
District 6 Metro Councilman JP Lyninger proposed to change Louisville's existing ban on wearing facial coverings in public in late October.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Dec. 2025
This includes head coverings and sensitive areas such as breasts, groin, and the buttocks.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
The collections, which encompass furnishing fabrics, wall coverings and trimmings, mark his second collaboration with the global lifestyle brand headquartered in Thailand.
—Bambina Wise, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coverings
Noun
-
Kay’s refined style – made up of ivory wool coats, pillbox hats and delicate face veils – is Marty’s aspirational opposite.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
27 Dec. 2025
-
The embroidery in the veils is done by hand.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Dec. 2025
Noun
-
Nuts and fatty fishes, like salmon and sardines, contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for building the insulating sheaths that surround the nerve fibers that carry information from one brain cell to another.—
Dana G. Smith,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
-
Taylor, then with her fourth husband Richard Burton, wanted to ditch her formal '50s style of long skirts and tasteful sheaths.—
Liz McNeil,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Partnership and teamwork can be real deals or can be cloaks for non-contributors if someone doesn’t see their pattern.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Jan. 2026
-
Partnership and teamwork can be real deal or can be cloaks for non-contributors if someone doesn’t see their pattern.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Officers allegedly found about 525 shell casings and 13 firearms.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
-
While defense attorneys argued that the teacher provided the only evidence that the shooter was on the south side of the school, prosecutors said that bullet casings would corroborate their argument.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
The 54 unidentified bodies were laid carefully in a long line of white shrouds as Palestinians gathered around the grave site.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
25 Oct. 2025
-
That’s because cutting-edge encryption shrouds information behind mathematical problems (such as factoring enormous numbers) that are conjectured to be unsolvable in any practical amount of time.—
Jack Murtagh,
Scientific American,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Even better, the pellets can be processed using standard injection-moulding machines — the same ones manufacturers already use for polystyrene test housings.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
-
Batch tabletop miniatures for a weekend campaign, produce cosplay armor sections that fit together cleanly, or prototype brackets and housings for clients with consistent results.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Then, check out a few other heated blankets on sale.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
-
Store excess blankets in a linen closet, a floor basket, a blanket ladder, or a chest of drawers.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
The extended campaign of covers to commemorate her debut album’s anniversary suggests that new music is probably not immediately at hand.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
-
This is the first in a series of covers that will lead up to the anniversary of Sour in June, a press release notes.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Coverings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coverings. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share