often attributive
1
a
: an outer garment worn on the upper body and varying in length and style according to fashion and use
b
: something resembling a coat
2
: the external growth on an animal
3
: a layer of one substance covering another
a coat of paint
coatless
adjective
coated; coating; coats
1
: to cover with a coat
2
: to cover or spread with a finishing, protecting, or enclosing layer
coater
noun
Synonyms
Examples of coat in a Sentence
Noun
She put on her coat, hat, and gloves, and then she went outside.
He was wearing a coat and tie.
The dog has a thick coat.
The house needed three coats to cover the original paint.
Verb
Rock dust coated his hair.
My shoes are coated with mud.
Coat the chicken with flour.
Recent Examples on the Web
Eve Peyser, The Verge, 18 Apr. 2024
And some wrists were Tony Bennet-hairy, such that by comparison my left wrist appeared lightly dusted with a longish tricolored coat of brown, strawberry and gray fleece.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2024
If video games were cars, think of a remaster as a fresh coat of paint, a remake as a brand-new engine, and a reboot as a totally new look and vibe but sporting the same name.
—Alyssa Mercante, Quartz, 17 Apr. 2024
Sea otters have long been beloved for their fuzzy coats and rambunctious personalities, but when a video of two sea otters holding paws while sleeping at the Vancouver Aquarium went viral in 2007, people around the world began to associate this heart-warming image with otters.
—Lily Carey, Discover Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Throughout the centuries, the Time Lord has adopted some, ahem, eccentric looks, ranging from Tom Baker’s iconic striped scarf to Colin Baker’s flamboyant patchwork coat.
—EW.com, 16 Apr. 2024
For this story, Cai spoke with proud pet parents about their favorite dog raincoats, taking into consideration the price, size range, and quality of each coat.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
Or wear them with a pair of jeans with a light coat layered over your top.
—Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
Another woman in red lipstick, clad in a seafoam coat keeps a brisk pace with her dog along 49th Street.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Apr. 2024
Monica Khemsurov, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024
Retailing for $2,470, the pair is coated in beige shearling covered with Louis Vuitton’s signature monogram and flower motifs.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
John Scott’s large office extended off the back of the house, and it was perpetually coated in a layer of books and papers.
—Rachel Lance, WIRED, 16 Apr. 2024
Here, chunky golden nuggets of silken tofu are coated in corn scratch and lightly fried before being placed in a shallow pool of broth made from dashi, soy sauce and sweet mirin then topped with bonito flakes, spicy radish sprouts and ginger.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 16 Apr. 2024
The tenders had a crispy, flavorful casing around tender chicken and the waffle fries were coated in an addictive sweet jalapeño seasoning blend.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
The traps, usually made from a slab of cardboard or plastic coated in a sticky material, can also ensnare small animals that land on its surface.
—Maysoon Khan, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2024
Choosing the right toothpaste depends on your oral health goals, such as:
Getting rid of plaque: Certain types of toothpaste protect against plaque, or a film containing bacteria that coats your teeth.
—Claire Gillespie, Health, 7 Apr. 2024
It’s coated with a dielectric resin layer, which can store the electromagnetic energy that couples to the fiber when a person touches it.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Apr. 2024
Noun
Okay, press that play button one more time, but now, imagine the bot with a healthy coat of brightly colored fur, Furby-style.
—Eve Peyser, The Verge, 18 Apr. 2024
And some wrists were Tony Bennet-hairy, such that by comparison my left wrist appeared lightly dusted with a longish tricolored coat of brown, strawberry and gray fleece.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2024
If video games were cars, think of a remaster as a fresh coat of paint, a remake as a brand-new engine, and a reboot as a totally new look and vibe but sporting the same name.
—Alyssa Mercante, Quartz, 17 Apr. 2024
Sea otters have long been beloved for their fuzzy coats and rambunctious personalities, but when a video of two sea otters holding paws while sleeping at the Vancouver Aquarium went viral in 2007, people around the world began to associate this heart-warming image with otters.
—Lily Carey, Discover Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Throughout the centuries, the Time Lord has adopted some, ahem, eccentric looks, ranging from Tom Baker’s iconic striped scarf to Colin Baker’s flamboyant patchwork coat.
—EW.com, 16 Apr. 2024
For this story, Cai spoke with proud pet parents about their favorite dog raincoats, taking into consideration the price, size range, and quality of each coat.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
Or wear them with a pair of jeans with a light coat layered over your top.
—Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
Another woman in red lipstick, clad in a seafoam coat keeps a brisk pace with her dog along 49th Street.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Apr. 2024
Verb
Among the resulting pieces are interesting stylistic and cultural mash-ups like the Chinese designer Jie Wu’s wild, squiggly vessels, which feature Chinese and Sicilian good-luck motifs and are coated in classical Venetian enamel.
—Monica Khemsurov, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024
Retailing for $2,470, the pair is coated in beige shearling covered with Louis Vuitton’s signature monogram and flower motifs.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
John Scott’s large office extended off the back of the house, and it was perpetually coated in a layer of books and papers.
—Rachel Lance, WIRED, 16 Apr. 2024
Here, chunky golden nuggets of silken tofu are coated in corn scratch and lightly fried before being placed in a shallow pool of broth made from dashi, soy sauce and sweet mirin then topped with bonito flakes, spicy radish sprouts and ginger.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 16 Apr. 2024
The tenders had a crispy, flavorful casing around tender chicken and the waffle fries were coated in an addictive sweet jalapeño seasoning blend.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
The traps, usually made from a slab of cardboard or plastic coated in a sticky material, can also ensnare small animals that land on its surface.
—Maysoon Khan, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2024
Choosing the right toothpaste depends on your oral health goals, such as:
Getting rid of plaque: Certain types of toothpaste protect against plaque, or a film containing bacteria that coats your teeth.
—Claire Gillespie, Health, 7 Apr. 2024
It’s coated with a dielectric resin layer, which can store the electromagnetic energy that couples to the fiber when a person touches it.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Coat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coat. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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coat
noun1
: the external growth on an animal
2
: a layer of one substance covering or lining another
especially
: one covering or lining an organ
the coat of the eyeball
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