How to Use coating in a Sentence

coating

noun
  • There was a coating of ice on the pond.
  • A light coating of snow had fallen.
  • The fabric has a coating that prevents liquids from soaking through.
  • Eggs: The glue the binds the flour coating to the panko breading.
    Julia Levy, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2023
  • But there is more to that black coating than meets the eye.
    David Hambling, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Plus, the neoprene coating makes the dumbbells easy to grip.
    Sara Coughlin, SELF, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Spread sides with 1/2 cup of the cream, forming a light crumb coating.
    Beth Kirby, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • The glass plate is reinforced, and has a metallic coating that gives it a cool-to-the-touch feel.
    Ben Sin, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
  • In the dark, the markers and hands turn blue in the dark, thanks to a white luminescent coating.
    Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 May 2023
  • It was dipped in the same chocolate coating as its sibling.
    Krystal Hur, CNN, 6 Oct. 2023
  • The ceramic coating makes gliding through the hair a breeze.
    Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Aug. 2023
  • The hours and hands are made of pink gold and topped with a luminescent coating.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2023
  • This may lead to a coating of snow and isolated slick spots.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 14 Feb. 2024
  • Sprinkle a light coating of flour over the greased surface.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2023
  • Yes, over time and with frequent use, the coating of nonstick pans will wear down.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 13 July 2023
  • The cover is durable and has a nice texture to it, plus there's no plastic coating (not even on the month tabs!).
    Medea Giordano, WIRED, 3 Jan. 2024
  • The bracelet can be finished in silver, gold or rose gold coatings.
    Zee Krstic, goodhousekeeping.com, 11 May 2023
  • The steel blade withstands wear and tear, and the non-stick coating helps make a clean cut while resisting sap.
    Jacquelene Amoquandoh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2023
  • A little snow produces a quick coating early in the day.
    Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 15 Jan. 2024
  • The butter will help to make the final dish rich and also make sure the panko coating is well dispersed.
    Emily Nabors Hall, Southern Living, 1 July 2023
  • The Dutch oven features a nonstick coating that testers noted came in handy.
    Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2023
  • The 6-quart capacity holds up to 4.25 pounds of food and has a nonstick coating to help foods not stick.
    Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2023
  • The knives have a nonstick coating and come with protective guards.
    Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2024
  • The sticky matter is food for a sooty mold fungus producing the black coating.
    Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2023
  • Thanks to the nonstick silicone coating, removing the muffins from the pan was easy.
    Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2023
  • These books are made of paperboard, which is like thick cardboard, with a slick coating that makes the pages even more durable.
    Brienne Walsh, Parents, 6 Oct. 2023
  • It’s sliced thin, giving each piece a tender middle and a thin coating of crunchy skin.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2023
  • Hold stick at 60° angle and gently tap against rim of bowl to let excess coating drip off.
    Woman's Day, 26 May 2023
  • The floor and rainfly are made from 15D ripstop nylon with sealed seams and a DuraShield coating to keep out moisture.
    Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2023
  • Roll in panko, gently pressing to adhere breadcrumbs to the egg coating.
    Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2023

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