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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Other posts falsely claimed to show an official government announcement of the June 30 "deadline" using AI-generated notices bearing the national coat of arms.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

Reynolds shows a flamboyant cavalryman, leaning on his sword, his red coat unbuttoned to show his cream waistcoat and breeches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

‘If you’ve saved for something — whether it’s a beautiful coat, a vacation or once-in-a-lifetime tickets — you should spend your money on what matters to you.’

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

The pattern becomes Croatia's national coat of arms, and makes them immediately identifiable on the football pitch.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

I slid it into my coat pocket as I followed the soldier down the stairs.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

coat

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