coating

noun

coat·​ing ˈkō-tiŋ 

1

: cloth for coats

2

: coat, covering

Examples of coating in a Sentence

The fabric has a coating that prevents liquids from soaking through.

A light coating of snow had fallen.

There was a coating of ice on the pond.

Recent Examples on the Web

There are tender chunks of organic rotisserie chicken, Little Gem lettuce, tiny garlicky croutons, avocado, parm, and a light coating of Caesar dressing (in addition to the cup on the side), in a grain-free Coyotas tortilla wrap. —Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026

Conventional solutions often involve applying external pressure in the tens of megapascals or utilizing complex coating processes that increase manufacturing costs and reduce packaging efficiency. —Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026

The treat combines two cookies, creamy dulce de leche in the middle, and a smooth chocolate coating. —Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026

Carbonation in beer adds an airy texture to fish, while a flour coating provides an extra crispy exterior. —Jack Hennessy, Outdoor Life, 29 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1768, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for coating

• bloating
• boating
• doting
• floating
• gloating
• noting
• quoting
• toting
• voting
• creosoting
• denoting
• devoting

Kids Definition

coating

noun

coat·​ing ˈkōt-iŋ 

: coat entry 1 sense 3, covering

a coating of ice on the pond