noun

dressing

DREH-sihng

noun

A sauce added to a salad or dish, often oil-based.

"She tossed the leaves in a simple lemon dressing."

A protective covering or bandage applied to a wound.

"The nurse changed the dressing on his cut every day."

The act of getting dressed, or the clothes and accessories someone wears.

"Dressing for the wedding took her almost an hour."

How to Use Dressing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA sauce for food, a bandage for a wound, or the act/style of putting on clothes — the exact meaning depends on context.

Common pairings

salad dressing wound dressing change the dressing

dressings plural

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