coat

noun
UK: /kəʊt/
US: /koʊt/

  1. An outer piece of clothing with sleeves, worn over other clothes for warmth or protection.

    1. I need a warm coat for the winter because the weather is cold now. [ ] [ ]
    2. She wore a stylish coat to the party, and it matched her elegant dress perfectly. [ ] [ ]

  2. A layer of a substance covering a surface.

    1. The wall needs another coat of paint to cover the old color properly. [ ] [ ]
    2. Apply a coat of varnish to the wood to protect it from moisture and scratches. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

jacket overcoat layer covering
coat verb

  1. To cover something with a layer of a substance.

    1. We need to coat the metal with paint to prevent it from rusting. [ ] [ ]
    2. She decided to coat the cake with chocolate frosting before serving it at party. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "coat" in English means: An outer piece of clothing with sleeves, worn over other clothes for warmth or protection., A layer of a substance covering a surface..

The phonetic transcription of "coat" is /kəʊt/ in British English and /koʊt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "coat": jacket, overcoat, layer, covering.

Example usage of "coat": "I need a warm coat for the winter because the weather is cold now.". More examples on the page.