coated

/ˈkəʊtɪd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Covered with a thin layer.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Wearing a coat.

Adjective

Examples

I can just remember an old brown-coated man who was the Walton of this stream, who had come over from Newcastle, England, with his son, the latter a stout and hearty man who had lifted an anchor in his day.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “coated” mean?

Covered with a thin layer.

Is “coated” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.