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Definition of coating

coating

/ˈkoʊ.tɪŋ/
coat · ing
Plural:coatings
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Past Simple:coated
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Past Participle:coated
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Present Participle:coating
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coating Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A thin layer or covering of a substance applied to a surface for protection, decoration, or culinary finishing.

Example

"The baker applied a glossy chocolate coating to the chilled pastries."

2

Heavy woven fabric used specifically for making coats and outer garments.

Example

"The tailor selected a durable wool coating from the bolts of cloth on the shelf."

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• verb

1

To cover or spread a surface with a finishing, decorative, or protective layer of a substance.

Example

"Frost was already coating the windshield when we stepped outside."

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• Rhymes for coating

• Nearby Words

coat
coatdress
coati
coating
coatless
coatrack
coatroom

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Coating. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/coating
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