Synonyms for

Coatings

Verb / ˈkəʊtɪŋz / Another word for coatings — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A thin layer of a substance that covers a surface for protection or decoration.

Synonyms & similar words

surface finishing covering cake application coating coat finish covering layer film varnish paint finish glaze enamel overlay patina polish sealer stain texture wrapping lamination plating dressing

Synonyms by register

Formal

layer covering sheath enamel varnish

Informal

skin wrap paint finish

Literary

mantle pallium vestment

Antonyms

bareness nakedness stripping uncovering exposure unclothedness

Common collocations

  • protective coatings
  • surface coatings
  • coatings industry
  • coatings technology
  • coatings applied
  • coatings manufacturer
  • coatings system

Word family

noun coat
verb coat
adjective coated
adverb coately

Usage note

While 'coatings' can refer to clothing, it most commonly refers to a layer applied to a surface for protection or decoration. Ensure context clarifies the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The cake was covered in a thick chocolate coating.
  2. The boat needed a new coating of paint.
  3. The scientist applied a coating of chemicals to the metal to prevent rusting.
  4. The candy had a sweet and sour coating.
  5. The furniture had a glossy coating of varnish.

Quotes

  • Art is not a handicraft, it is the transmission of feeling the artist has experienced. - Leo Tolstoy
  • Art is not what you see, but what you make others see. - Edgar Degas
  • Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. - Leonardo da Vinci

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