Coated

/ˈkoʊtɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb
Past tense of coat; to have covered with a layer or coating.
She coated the frying pan with oil before cooking.
Past tense of coat; to have applied a covering to something.
They have coated the walls with a fresh layer of paint.
adjective
Covered with a layer or coating of something.
The cookies were coated in a layer of rich chocolate.
Having a particular surface or texture due to a covering.
The coated paper is ideal for printing high-quality images.
Having a coating or layer over its surface for protection or decoration.
The coated metal surface is resistant to rust and corrosion.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'coat', meaning to cover or to put on a layer.

Common Phrases and Expressions

gold-coated
Covered with a layer of gold.
sugar-coated
Covered with sugar or a sugary substance, often used to make something more palatable.
paint-coated
Coated in paint for finishing or decoration.

Related Words

coat
A covering or layer that is applied to something.
coating
A layer applied to the surface of something for protection or decoration.

Slang Meanings

To be high or intoxicated.
He was so coated at the party last night.