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.