covering

American  

[kuhv-er-ing] / ˈkʌv ər ɪŋ /

noun

1. something laid over or wrapped around a thing, especially for concealment, protection, or warmth.

2. Mathematics. cover.

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.

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covering British  

/ ˈkʌvərɪŋ /

noun

1. another word for cover

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Etymology

Origin of covering

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

Example Sentences

Times columnist Eric Sondheimer’s journey covering high school sports involves telling stories of teenagers and coaches who are making a difference.

From Los Angeles Times

Africa 24, founded by Cameroon national Constant Nemale and covering news across the continent, is the first international media to be taken off the air by the authorities.

From Barron's

And in spring last year the trust managed to plant 79,305 trees across three sites covering around 50 hectares.

From BBC

Police will also be able to remove face coverings from protesters who are suspected of committing an offence - including low-level offences - during a protest.

From BBC

Ten years later, he was in Baghdad covering another war.

From Los Angeles Times