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Coat

🇬🇧 UK /["/kəʊt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kəʊt/"]/

Meaning of Coat

a piece of outdoor clothing that is worn over other clothes to keep warm or dry. Coats have sleeves (= parts covering the arms) and may be long or short.

In simple words: A piece of clothing worn over the body to keep warm.

Coat in a sentence

• I put on my coat because it was very cold outside.
• She wore a beautiful coat made of wool.
• The painter decided to coat the wall with bright colors.
• You need to coat the cake with icing before serving it.
• After the first coat of paint dried, we applied a second coat.

How to use Coat

Used in everyday conversation. Suitable for both formal and informal settings. Not used when referring to lighter jackets or vests. 'Coat' specifies a heavier garment, while 'jacket' can refer to lighter outerwear.

Grammar pattern

wear + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'coat' as something you ' coat' your body with to stay warm.

Related words

Collocations with Coat

• long
• short
• three-quarter length
• don
• pull on
• put on
• collar
• pocket
• sleeve
• long
• short
• three-quarter length
• don
• pull on
• put on
• collar
• pocket
• sleeve
• long
• short
• thick
• shed
• thick
• light
• thin
• apply
• put on
• dry
• coat of

Synonyms for Coat

• jacket
• overcoat
• outerwear
• parka
• cape

Opposites of Coat

• expose
• bare

Common mistakes with Coat

• Confusing 'coat' with 'jacket' when referring to warm clothing.
• Using 'coats' as a verb (it's a noun unless used in a specific idiomatic expression).

Frequently asked questions about Coat

What does Coat mean?

A piece of clothing worn over the body to keep warm.

What is the definition of Coat?

a piece of outdoor clothing that is worn over other clothes to keep warm or dry. Coats have sleeves (= parts covering the arms) and may be long or short.

How do you use Coat in a sentence?

I put on my coat because it was very cold outside.

Can you give another example of Coat?

She wore a beautiful coat made of wool.

What are synonyms for Coat?

Common alternatives include jacket, overcoat, outerwear, parka, cape.

What is the opposite of Coat?

Opposite meanings include expose, bare.

What words go with Coat?

It commonly pairs with long, short, three-quarter length, don, pull on, put on, collar, pocket, sleeve, long, short, three-quarter length, don, pull on, put on, collar, pocket, sleeve, long, short, thick, shed, thick, light, thin, apply, put on, dry, coat of.

What are common mistakes when using Coat?

Confusing 'coat' with 'jacket' when referring to warm clothing. Using 'coats' as a verb (it's a noun unless used in a specific idiomatic expression).

How do you pronounce Coat?

US: /["/kəʊt/"]/, UK: /["/kəʊt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Coat?

Used in everyday conversation. Suitable for both formal and informal settings. Not used when referring to lighter jackets or vests. 'Coat' specifies a heavier garment, while 'jacket' can refer to lighter outerwear.

What CEFR level is Coat?

"Coat" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.