Definitions

coat

[koht] / koʊt /

NOUN

animal hair

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fur leather skin wool

STRONG

crust ectoderm epidermis felt fleece hide husk integument membrane pelage pellicle pelt rind scale shell

WEAK

peltry protective covering scarfskin

NOUN

covering

Synonyms

STRONGEST

coating layer

STRONG

bark crust finish glaze gloss lacquer lamination overlay painting plaster priming roughcast set tinge varnish wash whitewashing

NOUN

personal outerwear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cloak frock jacket overcoat raincoat suit tuxedo windbreaker wrap

STRONG

anorak cape cutaway flogger greatcoat mackinaw mink pea slicker tails threads topcoat trench tux ulster

WEAK

duffle coat

VERB

cover with layer of material

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cover glaze laminate paint smear stain

STRONG

apply crust enamel foil incrust plaster plate spread surface varnish

Antonyms

STRONGEST

strip

WEAK

reveal uncover

Example Sentences

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Chanelle was last seen wearing black leggings and a black Airmax puffer coat.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

His goth uniform included an olive-green trench coat he borrowed from his mom.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Oh, yeah, there was a $3,500 coat that I bought earlier this week, then last Saturday, it was the $2,800 sport coat.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Add the brioche to the custard mixture and gently toss to coat.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

I grabbed my coat and left the house.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

coat

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