covering

[ kuhv-er-ing ]

noun

1. something laid over or wrapped around a thing, especially for concealment, protection, or warmth.
2. Mathematics. cover ( def 51 ).
3. the buying of securities or commodities that one has sold short, in order to return them to the person from whom they were borrowed.

covering

/ ˈkʌvərɪŋ /

noun

1. See cover
   another word for cover

Word History and Origins

Origin of covering¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; cover, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Most players have been wearing a type of medical mask or league-approved facial covering.

From Washington Post

Adding a mask fitting device or a nylon covering, both of which would seal off the sides better, can also help.

From Popular-Science

Thirty-six state governments currently require people to wear face coverings in public to curb the spread of the coronavirus, according to a tally by AARP.

From Washington Post

The agreement also requires face coverings be worn at all times in team facilities, with few exceptions.

From Washington Post

The president has mandated face coverings on planes, in airports and in all federal buildings, and he has urged Americans to mask up for three months until vaccinations reach the majority of the population.

From Washington Post

She jumps on his back, mock-choking him and covering his eyes.

From The Daily Beast

They keep their heads low while running behind a large curtain covering the opening between two housing blocks.

From The Daily Beast

Do you think of power suits for men and knee-covering skirts for women?

From The Daily Beast

A spandex mask stretched over his face, covering his eyes and nose.

From The Daily Beast

Because you were covering up for actions that may or may not have been legally authorized.

From The Daily Beast

At other times they have a dreadful look of being fibs invented for the purpose of covering a fault.

From Project Gutenberg

During the siege of Acre he commanded the covering force, and pushed reconnaissances far and wide.

From Project Gutenberg

Any delay in covering such deficit shall be subject to such charge as the Federal Reserve Board may impose.

From Project Gutenberg

And the covering of Juda shall be discovered, and thou shalt see in that day the armoury of the house of the forest.

From Project Gutenberg

On one occasion, while covering the retreat at Herborn, his small force was surrounded by four thousand Austrian cavalry.

From Project Gutenberg