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Word

coats

Phoneticscoats

US/ˈkoʊts/

UK/kˈəʊts/

Definition

n. layers of something, like paint or polish, that cover a surface.

n. multiple layers of a substance applied to a surface for protection or decoration.

Examples

“You should wear your warm coats today because it is snowing.”

“The guests hung their heavy winter coats in the hallway before entering the warm living room for dinner.”

“While lightweight jackets suffice for the autumn breeze, the plummeting temperatures of January necessitate heavy woollen coats to maintain body heat during the morning commute.”

Examples

simple

“You should wear your warm coats today because it is snowing.”

contextual

“The guests hung their heavy winter coats in the hallway before entering the warm living room for dinner.”

complex

“While lightweight jackets suffice for the autumn breeze, the plummeting temperatures of January necessitate heavy woollen coats to maintain body heat during the morning commute.”

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