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coat

noun

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Meaning

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A garment worn over other clothes for warmth or protection, or a layer of material covering a surface.

Example Sentence

She put on her warm winter coat before going out into the snow.

Usage Note

"Coat" is commonly used to refer to an outer garment worn for warmth or protection, like a rain coat or a winter coat. It can also describe a layer of something applied to a surface, such as a coat of paint or a sugar coating on candy.

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