covering

American

[kuhv-er-ing] / ˈkʌv ər ɪŋ /

noun

something laid over or wrapped around a thing, especially for concealment, protection, or warmth.
Mathematics. cover.
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 British

/ ˈkʌvərɪŋ /

noun

another word for cover

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

coverings

plural

Etymology

Origin of covering

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

Example Sentences

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Covering 57,000 hectares of peatland, gorse, heathland, and forest, the Mournes stretches from Northern Ireland's tallest mountain Slieve Donard, to the coastline of County Down.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Covering this chaos is taking a toll on everyone — especially members of the press.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

Covering monthly child-care costs for their two sons meant living paycheck to paycheck.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Covering la migra is personal for Frey, who grew up in Tijuana and Imperial Beach with views of the U.S.-Mexico border fence.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

Covering the field with his fantastic quickness, he swatted the ball down.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

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