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dressing

n. C / U
B1 Intermediate US //ˈdɹɛsɪŋ// UK //dɹˈɛsɪŋ// dress·ing Archaic

n. a liquid sauce used to add flavor to salads, usually made with oil and vinegar. It can also mean a bandage used to cover a wound.

n. a sauce, typically a cold emulsion or vinaigrette, served with salad; also refers to a protective covering or bandage applied to a wound.


SIMPLE

I prefer a simple lemon dressing on my green salad.

CONTEXTUAL

The nurse applied a fresh dressing to the patient's arm to prevent infection and keep the area clean.

COMPLEX

While a heavy dressing can mask the bitterness of certain greens, a light vinaigrette is often preferred to highlight the seasonal freshness of the produce.

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Etymology 1

From Middle English dressing, dressinge, dressynge, equivalent to dress + -ing.

Etymology 2

From Middle English dressynge, dressande, equivalent to dress + -ing.

Usage

Uncountable when referring to the sauce in general; countable when referring to specific types of sauce or individual medical bandages.

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