often attributive
1
a
: an outer garment worn on the upper body and varying in length and style according to fashion and use
b
: something resembling a coat
2
: the external growth on an animal
3
: a layer of one substance covering another
a coat of paint
coatless
adjective
coated; coating; coats
1
: to cover with a coat
2
: to cover or spread with a finishing, protecting, or enclosing layer
coater
noun
Synonyms
Examples of coat in a Sentence
Noun
She put on her coat, hat, and gloves, and then she went outside.
He was wearing a coat and tie.
The dog has a thick coat.
The house needed three coats to cover the original paint.
Verb
Rock dust coated his hair.
My shoes are coated with mud.
Coat the chicken with flour.
Recent Examples on the Web
Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 4 July 2024
Of course, a top coat is always the final step to ensure the manicure will last.
—María Munsuri, Vogue, 3 July 2024
Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024
Honey coats the lining of your throat to soothe and protect its tissues from irritation, which may reduce coughing.
—Jenny Sweigard, Verywell Health, 1 July 2024
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Noun
Burton wore a black shirt under a matching black jacket, while Bellucci sported dark sunglasses and a stylish sheer long coat.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 4 July 2024
Of course, a top coat is always the final step to ensure the manicure will last.
—María Munsuri, Vogue, 3 July 2024
Verb
Toss cubed buns with ⅓ cup olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet until evenly coated.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024
Honey coats the lining of your throat to soothe and protect its tissues from irritation, which may reduce coughing.
—Jenny Sweigard, Verywell Health, 1 July 2024
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“Coat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coat. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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coat
noun1
: the external growth on an animal
2
: a layer of one substance covering or lining another
especially
: one covering or lining an organ
the coat of the eyeball
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