Synonyms for covering
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
That which covers or conceals; a cover; something spread or laid over or wrapped about another.
- n. 2
Action of the verb to cover.
Related words
Forms
- Plural
- coverings → coatings, applications, maskings, screenings…
Choose the right word
That which covers may also defend or protect; thus, troops interposed between some portion of their own army and the enemy are often called a covering party.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- application Fill in this application form and send it at once.
- coating His speciality is fresh fish with a salt coating.
- masking Masking opinion as fact should be frowned upon.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| covering | falling | |
| application | steady | |
| coating | falling | |
| masking | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- case1, coat1
- 6 letters
- mantle2, sheath1
- 7 letters
- housing2, coating2, masking2
- 8 letters
- envelope3
- 9 letters
- screening2
- 10 letters
- integument4
- 11 letters
- application4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (mantle2 = 2 syllables).