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coating

Pronunciation: [ˈkoʊtɪŋ]

Word

Learn how to use coating in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “materials”

(noun) a layer or covering that you put on something to protect it or to make it look better. Think of it like a coat that keeps something warm or safe.

Example

The chocolate coating on the cookie made it taste delicious.

Example

Without a coating, the metal will rust and get damaged.

Example

What kind of coating do you want for your paint project?

Context: “food”

(noun) a layer of a certain kind of substance that covers food. Like the batter you put on fried chicken to make it crispy.

Example

I love the crispy coating on this fried fish.

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The coating on the vegetables was too thick and greasy.

Example

What type of coating do you think would taste the best on these fries?

Context: “application”

(verb) to apply a layer or covering onto something. Like when you paint a wall, you are coating it with a new color.

Example

They are coating the table with varnish to make it shine.

Example

He didn’t coat the project with enough glue, so it fell apart.

Example

Are you going to coat the floor before you lay down the tiles?

How to pronounce coating

Pronunciation: [ˈkoʊtɪŋ]

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