coat

coat · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An outer garment worn for warmth or protection.

  2. 2.

    To cover with a layer of something.

  3. 3.

    An animal's fur or hair.

  4. 4.

    A layer of paint or other substance.

Forms

plural: coats

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    coat of arms — a heraldic design
  • •
    coat of paint — a layer of paint
  • •
    turn one's coat — to change sides
  • •
    cut one's coat according to one's cloth — live within means
  • •
    sugar-coat — to make more palatable

Related words

See also: clothing, cover, jacket, layer
Synonyms: covering, jacket, layer, overcoat

Etymology

From Old French "cote" meaning coat or tunic, of Germanic origin.