Coat — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈkōt/

Meaning & Definition of Coat

Coat (noun)

  1. an outer garment worn on the upper body and varying in length and style according to fashion and use
  2. something resembling a coat
  3. the external growth on an animal

Coat (verb)

  1. to cover with a coat
  2. to cover or spread with a finishing, protecting, or enclosing layer

Coat (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the hairy covering of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick

    "a poodle's coat is often extremely curly"

    similar: fleece, fur, hair, jacket, pelage, pile, wool
    related: undercoat, underfur, hide, leather, pelt, skin

Coat (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to form a layer over

    "thicken the sauce until it will coat the back of a spoon"

    similar: blanket, carpet, cover, overlay, overlie, overspread, sheet
    related: enclose, enrobe, enshroud, enswathe, envelop, enwrap, mantle, shawl, shroud, swathe, wrap, cloak, clothe, curtain, veil, circle, encircle, encompass

Related Entry: Coat of arms (noun)

Coat of arms is a different word from Coat. The synonyms below are for coat of arms, not for coat.

  1. a special group of pictures that belong to a person, family, or group of people and that are shown on a shield

    "the monarch's official coat of arms"

    similar: badge, crest, insignia, banderole, banner, colors, ensign, flag, guidon, jack, pendant (chiefly British), pennant, pennon, standard, streamer, bunting, gonfalon, black flag, Jolly Roger, tricolor, union jack, white flag, burgee, semaphore, signaler, waft

Related Entry: Frock coat (noun)

Frock coat is a different word from Coat. The synonyms below are for frock coat, not for coat.

  1. as in chesterfield, ulster

    similar: chesterfield, mackinaw, ulster, greatcoat, overcoat, surcoat, topcoat, jacket, parka, surtout, oilskin, raincoat, sou'wester, wrap
    opposite: undercoat

Related Entry: Trench coat (noun)

Trench coat is a different word from Coat. The synonyms below are for trench coat, not for coat.

  1. as in trench, poncho

    similar: poncho, sou'wester, trench, rain gear, rainwear, mac (British), mackintosh (chiefly British), oilskin, raincoat, slicker, waterproof (chiefly British)

Related Entry: Primer (noun)

Primer is a different word from Coat. The synonyms below are for primer, not for coat.

  1. a book used for instruction in a subject

    "a primer of human anatomy"

    similar: handbook, manual, text, textbook
    related: schoolbook, grammar, reader, speller, tract, treatise, dictionary, lexicon, vocabulary, wordbook, casebook, encyclopedia, reference, bible, guide, guidebook

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Coat

The most common words with a similar meaning to Coat:

fleece, fur, hair, jacket, pelage, pile, wool, blanket, carpet, cover, overlay, overlie, overspread, sheet

Related Words for Coat

undercoat, underfur, hide, leather, pelt, skin, enclose, enrobe, enshroud, enswathe, envelop, enwrap, mantle, shawl, shroud, swathe, wrap, cloak, clothe, curtain, veil, circle, encircle, encompass

Word Forms of Coat

Inflections: coated, coating, coats

Derived words: coated (adjective), coatless (adjective), coater (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Coat

Middle English cote, from Anglo-French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German kozza coarse wool mantle

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Coat

Words & Phrases Containing Coat

coat hanger, coat of arms, coat of mail, coat check, coat-check/hat-check girl, box coat, candy-coat, car coat

Frequently Asked Questions about Coat

What does "Coat" mean?

"Coat" means an outer garment worn on the upper body and varying in length and style according to fashion and use. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: an outer garment worn on the upper body and varying in length and style according to fashion and use. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Coat"?

Other words for "Coat" include fleece, fur, hair, jacket, pelage, pile, wool and blanket. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Coat" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Coat"?

There are 38 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Coat". Common alternatives include fleece, fur, hair, jacket, pelage, pile, wool, blanket, carpet and cover.

How do you use "Coat" in a sentence?

Examples of "Coat" in a sentence: "a poodle's coat is often extremely curly"; "thicken the sauce until it will coat the back of a spoon".

Is "Coat" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Coat" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Coat" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Coat" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "Coat"?

"Coat" is pronounced /ˈkōt/.

What is the origin of the word "Coat"?

"Coat" comes from Middle English cote, from Anglo-French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German kozza coarse wool mantle. First known use: 14th century.