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.