Meaning & Definition of word "Coated"

Coated

/ˈkoʊtɪd/

verb:

  • 1. Past tense of coat; to have covered with a layer or coating.
    • Example: She coated the frying pan with oil before cooking.
  • 2. Past tense of coat; to have applied a covering to something.
    • Example: They have coated the walls with a fresh layer of paint.

adjective:

  • 1. Covered with a layer or coating of something.
    • Example: The cookies were coated in a layer of rich chocolate.
  • 2. Having a particular surface or texture due to a covering.
    • Example: The coated paper is ideal for printing high-quality images.
  • 3. Having a coating or layer over its surface for protection or decoration.
    • Example: 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 of coated

Meaning: To be high or intoxicated.

Example Sentence: He was so coated at the party last night.