Definition

A layer of material applied to a surface to protect it or make it look better.

Example

The painter applied a clear coating to the wood to protect it from moisture.

Conversation

I just painted my room, but I think I need a better coating for the walls.

Oh really? What kind of coating are you thinking about?

Maybe something that adds texture and protects the paint.

That sounds great! A good coating can really enhance the look.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Coating → It is formed from "coat" (from Old French *cote*, meaning a covering or garment) and "-ing" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or resulting state). The word "coating" refers to the action or result of applying a covering or layer over a surface.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'coat' as something that 'covers' — the '-ing' shows it's the action of applying that cover. So, a coating is like putting a coat on something.

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