Coat

/koʊt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An outer garment worn outdoors, having sleeves and typically extending below the hips.

She wore a warm coat to protect herself from the cold.

A similar garment worn for a specific purpose, such as a lab coat or a raincoat.

He put on his lab coat before starting the experiment.

A layer or covering, especially one made of a particular substance.

The carpenter applied a fresh coat of paint to the wooden door.

verb

To覆盖 something with a layer of material.

They decided to coat the cookies with chocolate.

To provide a layer of something, such as paint or oil, on a surface.

Make sure to coat the pan with non-stick spray before cooking.

Middle English cote, from Old French cote, from Latin cota.

coat of many colors

A reference to variety or diversity, often used to denote rich differences.

put on a brave face/coat

To appear confident or cheerful despite difficulties.

coat tails

The flaps of a tailcoat, used to refer to someone who benefits from another's success.

parka

A type of heavy jacket with a hood, often lined with warm material.

trench coat

A long coat made of waterproof material, typically belted.

anorak

A waterproof jacket with a hood, often lined and used for outdoor activities.

To coat

He coated the cake with chocolate frosting.

In the context of covering something (e.g., 'coat it in oil')

Make sure to coat the pan before cooking.