Pronunciation: /koʊt/

Definitions of coat

noun a garment worn on the upper body for warmth or fashion

Example Sentences

A1 I wear a coat when it's cold outside.

A2 She bought a new coat for the winter.

B1 His coat was made of wool and kept him warm in the snow.

B2 The coat she wore to the party was elegant and stylish.

C1 The detective's coat was covered in dust from searching for clues.

C2 The designer coat she wore to the fashion show was one of a kind.

verb to cover with a coat

Example Sentences

A1 She coats the chicken with breadcrumbs before baking it.

A2 He coats the walls with a fresh layer of paint every year.

B1 The chef will coat the fish fillets in a crispy batter.

B2 The car manufacturer coats the chassis with a rust-resistant paint.

C1 The artist meticulously coats the canvas with layers of vibrant colors.

C2 The scientist coats the microscope slides with a thin layer of oil for better visibility.

Examples of coat in a Sentence

formal She wore a stylish coat to the business meeting.

informal I grabbed my coat before heading out the door.

slang That new coat is so lit!

figurative His words provided a coat of comfort during the difficult time.

Grammatical Forms of coat

past tense

coated

plural

coats

comparative

coater

superlative

coatist

present tense

coat

future tense

will coat

perfect tense

have coated

continuous tense

is coating

singular

coat

positive degree

coated

infinitive

to coat

gerund

coating

participle

coating

Origin and Evolution of coat

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'coat' originated from the Old French word 'cote' which referred to a long outer garment.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'coat' evolved to refer to a variety of outer garments worn for warmth or protection, including jackets, overcoats, and raincoats.