Meaning & use

coat

noun·Everyday

An outer garment with sleeves, worn over other clothes for warmth or protection.

See it in a sentence

She grabbed her coat as soon as she felt the cold wind outside.

He hung his wet coat by the door to dry after the storm.

A note on using this word

"Coat" also names a layer of a substance, as in "a coat of paint," a very common extended use.

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Another way to use it

2. verb

To cover something with a layer of a substance.

Coat the pan lightly with oil before adding the vegetables.

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