: something that covers or conceals
: containing explanation of or additional information about an accompanying communication
a covering letter
Examples of covering in a Sentence
Noun
with the commotion on the dance floor as a covering, we were able to slip out undetected
the plastic coverings on lamp shades should be removed
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Berit Thorkelson, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025
Fondant is a sweet covering made with sugar and water, with gelatin and glycerin as a softener or stabilizer.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2025
Dave Tuley Vsin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2021
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Noun
Prioritize Windows Get at least basic window coverings up first for security, privacy, and a good night’s sleep, says Heather Jackson of In Place, who provides interior design and unpacking services in the San Francisco Bay Area.
—Berit Thorkelson, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025
Fondant is a sweet covering made with sugar and water, with gelatin and glycerin as a softener or stabilizer.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Well, the Chargers are just 4-5 ATS as favorites this year and 1-3 ATS in their last four games as favorites, including outright losses vs. the Vikings at home and the Broncos on the road, plus a non-covering win at home against the Steelers.
—Dave Tuley Vsin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2021
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“Covering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/covering. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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