covering

noun
UK: /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
US: /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/

  1. Something that is put over something else to protect or hide it.

    1. The covering kept the food warm. [ ] [ ]
    2. The thick covering of snow made driving very difficult, and many accidents happened. [ ] [ ]

  2. Material used for surfaces, like floors or walls.

    1. The floor covering is easy to clean. [ ] [ ]
    2. They are installing new wall covering throughout the entire office building this week. [ ] [ ]

  3. The act of providing protection or dealing with something.

    1. The insurance policy offers good covering. [ ] [ ]
    2. The extensive media covering of the scandal led to his resignation from the position. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

shield blanket protection insurance coating
covering verb

  1. Present participle of cover: Placing something over or on top of something else.

    1. I am covering the cake with frosting. [ ] [ ]
    2. She was covering her face with her hands, trying to hide her tears from everyone. [ ] [ ]

  2. Present participle of cover: Dealing with a subject or topic.

    1. The lecture is covering important information. [ ] [ ]
    2. The news report was covering the impact of the new environmental regulations this month. [ ] [ ]

  3. Present participle of cover: Traveling over an area or distance.

    1. We are covering a lot of ground today. [ ] [ ]
    2. The delivery driver is covering a large territory, and some deliveries might be delayed. [ ] [ ]
covering adjective

  1. That extends to all parts or aspects.

    1. We need covering all costs. [ ] [ ]
    2. The comprehensive insurance plan offers covering benefits for all employees of the company. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "covering" in English means: Something that is put over something else to protect or hide it., Material used for surfaces, like floors or walls., The act of providing protection or dealing with something..

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

Synonyms for "covering": shield, blanket, protection, insurance, coating.

Example usage of "covering": "The covering kept the food warm.". More examples on the page.