coverings

noun

plural of covering
1
as in veils
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth with the commotion on the dance floor as a covering, we were able to slip out undetected

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2
as in sheaths
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it the plastic coverings on lamp shades should be removed

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Recent Examples of coverings The temperamental weather conditions stemming from a looming storm had staff quickly setting up plastic coverings around the tent throughout Osaka’s conversation to protect from the oncoming rain. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 29 Aug. 2026 The thieves wore no disguises or face coverings according to a report by Vienna’s police department. — News Desk, Artforum, 28 Aug. 2026 Security footage from both locations showed three people in hoodies and face coverings entering vehicles and removing airbags. — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026 Ditch Drapes That Aren’t the Right Length Instead of prescribing a one-size-fits-all approach to your window coverings, take them on a case-by-case basis, swapping styles and lengths depending on the location and type of window. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2026 Because cannabis requires about three months to grow, the Illinois climate allows for only one or two outdoor harvests a year, but that can be extended with greenhouses or other coverings. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 Then only black was allowed, and full-face coverings became mandatory. — Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Aug. 2026 Albert Claramonte is a co-founder of Casamonte, a Fort Lauderdale company that sells luxury wall coverings. — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026 The family has to start blocking out their windows with coverings in order to hide from the creatures. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coverings
  1. veils
  2. sheaths
  3. cloaks
  4. casings
  5. shrouds
  6. housings
  7. blankets
  8. covers
Noun
  • Their heads are covered in waist-length teal veils, and black canvas work aprons cover their gray habits.
    — Adora Namigadde, NPR, 23 July 2026
  • With diagnostic precision, shifting baseline syndrome puts a name on something that most of us have experienced—the ways in which the fog of forgetting veils experience.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
Definition of veils
Noun
  • The research team says future versions may use adjustable sheaths or elastic materials to fit a wider range of bodies.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
  • To further the house’s connection to nature, Wright used flagstone flooring inside and out and employed large sheaths of glass windows for visual continuity.
    — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
Definition of sheaths
Noun
  • The researchers now plan to explore smart, multifunctional cloaks capable of masking objects that produce their own heat.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 July 2026
  • Just running around wearing cloaks, slinking into and out of castles, slicing the throats of all who cross her.
    — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 27 July 2026
Definition of cloaks
Noun
  • Police found shell casings that all came from the same firearm recovered from the scene, per the statement.
    — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Per the initial information, someone shot back from inside the park, and officers later found two sets of shell casings in the park and across the street, including rifle casings.
    — Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of casings
Noun
  • The secrecy mandate in state law shrouds more than just the financial details of a project.
    — Rob Davis, ProPublica, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Like the men, the women all wore overalls, shapeless shrouds of dark denim.
    — Shyla Watson, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Definition of shrouds
Noun
  • To scale up capacity, operators simply add more cells to the stack, and no need to redesign heavy mechanical housings.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026
  • There is zero mechanical connection to anything outside their respective housings.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 July 2026
Definition of housings
Noun
  • This pretty hamlet sits right on the Connecticut river in the foothills of the Green Mountains, so expect undulating blankets of colorful foliage in every direction.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Dress up your table for your next dinner party with these linen placemats, or hide away blankets, books, and other clutter in this coffee table with secret storage.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of blankets
Noun
  • These include styles made of hardwood and kiln-fired frames as well as easy-to-clean upholstery and covers.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Color color color Another month of books, another month of book covers.
    — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of covers

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“Coverings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coverings. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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