Word
dresser
Phoneticsdress·er
US/ˈdɹɛsɝ/
UK/dɹˈɛsɐ/
Definitions
03a person who wears clothes
n. someone who wears clothes in a particular style, such as a 'smart dresser'.
n. an individual characterized by the style, quality, or manner of their attire.
“My grandfather was always a sharp dresser who never left home without a tie.”
“Even in a casual office environment, he remained a meticulous dresser, favoring tailored shirts and polished leather shoes.”
Usage
Usually modified by an adjective like 'smart', 'sharp', or 'sloppy'.
04theatre assistant
n. a person whose job is to help actors put on their costumes during a play or film.
n. a theatrical or cinematic assistant responsible for maintaining costumes and assisting performers with rapid clothing changes.
“The lead actress had a personal dresser to help her with the heavy Victorian gown.”
“During the three-minute intermission, the dresser worked with frantic precision to ensure the protagonist was ready for the final act.”
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05medical assistant
n. a person who helps a doctor by cleaning and covering wounds.
n. a medical assistant or student who assists a surgeon, particularly in the application of bandages and wound care.
“The surgeon asked the dresser to finish bandaging the patient's leg.”
“The senior consultant was accompanied by a surgical dresser who managed the sterile field and prepared the necessary dressings for the post-operative dressings.”
Technical · Formal
Teaching tip
This term is somewhat dated in general medicine but persists in specific clinical or historical contexts.
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