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Word

dresser

Phoneticsdress·er

US/ˈdɹɛsɝ/

UK/dɹˈɛsɐ/

Definitions

03a person who wears clothes

B2

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

C1 · Theatre

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.”

Technical

Synonyms

wardrobe assistant

05medical assistant

C2 · Medicine

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.

Word family

Domains

FilmMedicineMiningTelevisionTheater

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B1 · Intermediate
Frequency
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