coating

noun
UK: /ˈkəʊ.tɪŋ/
US: /ˈkoʊ.tɪŋ/

  1. A layer of a substance covering a surface.

    1. The pan has a non-stick coating to prevent food from sticking to it.
    2. The protective coating on the bridge prevents corrosion from damaging the steel structure.

  2. A thin layer of material spread over a surface for protection or decoration.

    1. This cake has a delicious chocolate coating all over it.
    2. The special coating on these lenses helps to reduce glare from the sun.

Synonyms

overlay covering film veneer layer
coating verb

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

    1. I need to coating the walls with paint before we hang the pictures.
    2. They coating the metal parts with oil to prevent them from rusting during storage.

  2. To apply a layer of something to a surface.

    1. She carefully coating the cookies with a thin layer of icing.
    2. The factory workers are coating the pipes with a special rust-resistant substance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "coating" in English means: A layer of a substance covering a surface., A thin layer of material spread over a surface for protection or decoration..

The phonetic transcription of "coating" is /ˈkəʊ.tɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈkoʊ.tɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "coating": overlay, covering, film, veneer, layer.

Example usage of "coating": "The pan has a non-stick coating to prevent food from sticking to it.". More examples on the page.