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dressed

adj.
US //ˈdɹɛst// UK //dɹˈɛst// dressed
  1. 1 wearing clothes (adj.)
    A2 Elementary

    wearing clothes rather than being naked.

    wearing clothing; often used with an adverb to describe the style or quality of the attire.

    Example

    He was fully dressed and ready for work by seven o'clock.

    Example

    The guests arrived elegantly dressed for the gala, showcasing a variety of formal styles from different cultures.
  2. 2 prepared for cooking (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Cooking

    cleaned or prepared for cooking, often with a sauce or oil.

    prepared for culinary use, specifically referring to cleaned poultry or salad tossed with a dressing.

    Example

    The waiter served a freshly dressed green salad with the main course.

    Example

    The recipe requires a whole dressed chicken, ensuring that the bird is cleaned and ready for the oven immediately.
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  1. 3 treated materials (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Technical

    smoothed or prepared for use, like stone or wood for building.

    referring to raw materials, such as stone or timber, that have been smoothed, shaped, or treated for construction.

    Example

    The old house was built using dressed stone from a local quarry.

    Example

    The architect specified dressed timber for the interior exposed beams to achieve a more refined and modern aesthetic.
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