name

Coates

kohts

Coates (name) means a surname, and the name of several small towns and villages in England. Example: “The Coates family has lived in the village for generations.”

name

A surname, and the name of several small towns and villages in England.

"The Coates family has lived in the village for generations."

How to use Coates

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA surname and English place name, most often encountered as someone's last name.

Word forms

Coates plural, Coateses plural

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Rhymes for Coates

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Coates” mean?

The word “Coates” means a surname, and the name of several small towns and villages in England. In plain terms, a surname and English place name, most often encountered as someone's last name.

How do you pronounce “Coates”?

“Coates” is pronounced kohts (/koʊts/ in IPA).

How do you use “Coates” in a sentence?

Here is “Coates” used in a sentence: “The Coates family has lived in the village for generations.”

What part of speech is “Coates”?

“Coates” is a name.