Coat
/koʊt/
Definitions
2 meaningsAn outer garment worn to keep warm or for protection from the elements.
/koʊt/
A garment worn over clothing
She wore a red coat.
💡 Simply: A coat is like a warm hug for your body! It keeps you cozy and safe from cold weather, rain, or wind. Just like a painter uses a coat of paint to protect a house, a coat protects you!
👶 For kids: It's a jacket that keeps you warm.
More Examples
He needed a heavier coat for the snow.
How It's Used
"I put on my winter coat before going outside."
"The designer showcased a new line of coats."
To cover something with a layer of something else.
/koʊt/
To cover with a layer
Coat the bread with butter.
💡 Simply: To coat something is like giving it a hug of another material! Think of painting a wall – you're coating it with paint.
👶 For kids: To cover something with something else.
More Examples
The car was coated in mud.
How It's Used
"They coated the walls with a fresh layer of paint."
"Coat the chicken in breadcrumbs before frying."
Idioms & expressions
coat of arms
A symbol of a family or organization, often displayed on a shield.
"The royal family's coat of arms is very intricate."
From Old French *cote, from Latin *cotta "petticoat, tunic," ultimately of uncertain origin. The sense development included a garment worn over other clothes.
The word 'coat' has long been used to refer to outer garments, evolving from earlier meanings related to tunics and coverings.
Memory tip
Think of a 'coat' of paint – it protects the surface, just like a coat protects you.