Meaning of the word coat in English

What does coat mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

coat

US /koʊt/

UK /kəʊt/

an outer garment that you wear over other clothes to keep warm or for protection

Example:

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She put on her winter coat before going outside.

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He hung his coat on the hook by the door.

Synonym:

jacket overcoat cloak wrap mantle

a layer of a substance covering a surface

Example:

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The table needed another coat of paint.

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A thin coat of dust covered the old books.

Synonym:

layer covering film veneer coating

to cover something with a layer of a substance

Example:

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You need to coat the pan with oil before frying.

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The candies were coated in sugar.

Synonym:

cover layer apply spread smear