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Definition of «dressing»

The term dressing can refer to several different meanings depending on context.

1) In a culinary sense, it refers to a sauce or condiment used to enhance the flavor of food, such as salad dressing which is poured over a salad before serving.

2) It may also refer to clothing, specifically an item of apparel worn on one's body, such as a dress or suit.

3) In medical terminology, it can mean the process of cleaning and caring for a wound by removing dead tissue, debris, and bacteria in order to promote healing. This is also known as "wound care" or "dressings."

Usage examples

  1. Salad dressing: Choose your favorite salad dressing to drizzle over a fresh bowl of greens.
  2. Wound dressing: Apply an antibacterial dressing to the wound and cover it with a sterile bandage.
  3. Clothing dressing: Check the dress code for the event and make sure you are appropriately dressed.
  4. Window dressing: The store owner focused on creating an attractive window dressing to attract customers.
  5. Cake/cupcake dressing: Once the cupcakes are baked, it's time to decorate them with frosting or icing as a sweet dressing.

Phrases with «dressing»

Sentences with «dressing»

  • Cut squash and tear bread into 1 - inch pieces; toss in dressing with arugula and olives. (myrecipes.com)
  • Boots are the next great accessory to style on for maxi dresses in winters. (planetbeauties.com)
  • An outfit wouldn't be an outfit with some spark of colour to set the outfit off — where did I lose that love of dressing for my figure? (ialwaysbelievedinfutures.com)
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