Examples of coating in a Sentence
The fabric has a coating that prevents liquids from soaking through.
A light coating of snow had fallen.
There was a coating of ice on the pond.
Recent Examples on the Web
But Take Note The plastic lenses are polarized and feature UV protection and anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coatings, so they’re bound to last for a long time.
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Staff Author, Parents, 13 Apr. 2024
White chocolate: Melted, the white chocolate adds a nice glossy coating to the strawberries.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2024
Their ongoing mission, passed down through the years, is to answer a seemingly simple question: How long do seeds retain the ability to grow?
Technically speaking, a seed is a plant embryo wrapped, along with a reserve of food, in a protective coating.
—Kate Golembiewski, Discover Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
The stainless steel is rust-resistant and durable, with a fingerprint-resistant coating that’s easy to clean.
—Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2024
For comparison, the Tamron 28-75mm G2 is just as sturdy and has similar seals and coatings.
—PCMAG, 28 Mar. 2024
Look for materials like stainless steel and porcelain coatings as signs that your grill will hold up to heavy use.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 28 Mar. 2024
Lighter-weight grills made from thinner metal will be easier to move around and some have enamel coating which extends the life of the grill.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2024
Sheridan’s company has patented a transdermal medical patch with an aversive coating layer added on top.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024
Staff Author, Parents, 13 Apr. 2024
White chocolate: Melted, the white chocolate adds a nice glossy coating to the strawberries.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2024
Their ongoing mission, passed down through the years, is to answer a seemingly simple question: How long do seeds retain the ability to grow?
Technically speaking, a seed is a plant embryo wrapped, along with a reserve of food, in a protective coating.
—Kate Golembiewski, Discover Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
The stainless steel is rust-resistant and durable, with a fingerprint-resistant coating that’s easy to clean.
—Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2024
For comparison, the Tamron 28-75mm G2 is just as sturdy and has similar seals and coatings.
—PCMAG, 28 Mar. 2024
Look for materials like stainless steel and porcelain coatings as signs that your grill will hold up to heavy use.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 28 Mar. 2024
Lighter-weight grills made from thinner metal will be easier to move around and some have enamel coating which extends the life of the grill.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2024
Sheridan’s company has patented a transdermal medical patch with an aversive coating layer added on top.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Coating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coating. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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coating
noun
coat·ing
ˈkōt-iŋ 
: coat entry 1 sense 3, covering
a coating of ice on the pond
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