Coat
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkoʊ̯t/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Coat is a noun meaning (countable, clothing) An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms.
Meaning
(countable, clothing) An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms.
More Meanings
- (countable) A covering of material, such as paint.
- (countable) The fur or feathers covering an animal's skin.
- The habit or vesture of an order of men, indicating the order or office; cloth.
- A coat of arms.
- A coat card.
- (uncountable, nautical) Canvas painted with thick tar and secured round a mast or bowsprit to prevent water running down the sides into the hold (now made of rubber or leather).
- (obsolete) A petticoat.
Example Sentences
a child in coats
Near-synonym: pelt
fresh coat of paint
Men of his coat should be minding their prayers.
Word Forms
- coats
- coating
- coated
Synonyms for coat
Depending on context, synonyms include pelt, cake, coating, surface.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include surface, cake, raincoat, capa, cloak, overcoat.
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