Meaning & Definition of word "Coating"

Coating

/ˈkoʊtɪŋ/

1. A layer or covering applied to a surface for protection, decoration, or insulation.
- Example: The car was given a new coating of paint to enhance its appearance.
2. A substance that is used to cover or protect an object.
- Example: The candy had a chocolate coating that made it more appealing.
3. A thin layer of material applied to a surface.
- Example: The polymer coating on the metal parts helps to prevent rust.

1. To apply a layer or covering to something.
- Example: They are coating the wooden furniture with varnish.
2. To cover something with a particular substance.
- Example: She is coating the doughnut with powdered sugar.

From the verb 'coat', which means to cover with a layer; originally from Middle English 'coten' from Old French 'coter'.

paint coating:

A layer of paint applied for protection or aesthetics.

coating process:

The procedure of applying a layer to a surface.

protective coating:

A protective layer to prevent damage.

coat:

To cover with a layer.

layer:

A sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface.

film:

A thin flexible layer or coating.

Meaning: To coat something heavily with substances, often used in the context of food.

Example Sentence: That burger is all coated with cheese and sauces!

Meaning: Overdoing something, similar to putting too much coating.

Example Sentence: She really coated her makeup today.