dressing

/ˈdrɛsɪŋ/
noun
  1. A sauce, especially for salads, made from oil, vinegar, and seasonings.
    • She prefers ranch dressing on her vegetables instead of oil and vinegar.
    • I made a simple vinaigrette dressing for the garden salad.
    • The chef whisked together a creamy lemon dressing for the spinach salad.
  2. A covering or bandage applied to a wound or injury.
    • The nurse changed the dressing on the patient's cut every morning.
    • He kept the wound clean and replaced the dressing twice a day.
    • A sterile dressing helps prevent infection after surgery.
  3. A mixture of ingredients used to stuff poultry, meat, or vegetables before cooking; stuffing.
    • Some people prefer cornbread dressing over traditional bread stuffing.
    • For Thanksgiving, my grandmother makes her famous sage and onion dressing.
    • The turkey was roasted with a savory bread dressing inside.
  4. The act of putting on clothes or a particular style of clothing.
    • He learned that proper dressing is important for a job interview.
    • The fashion show focused on elegant evening dressing.
    • Her quick dressing in the morning leaves her time for a cup of coffee.
  5. A substance used to give a smooth, shiny surface to materials like leather or fabric.
    • The shoemaker applied a leather dressing to restore the boots' shine.
    • A special dressing was used to waterproof the canvas tent.
    • This fabric dressing helps protect the upholstery from stains.
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