dressing

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Medicine

n. a protective covering or bandage put on a cut or wound to help it heal.

n. a sterile covering applied directly to a wound to promote healing and protect it from infection.

“The nurse changed the dressing on his arm every morning.”

“The surgeon applied a non-stick dressing to the incision site to ensure the wound remained sterile during the initial recovery phase.”

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the act of putting on your clothes.

n. the process or act of attiring oneself in clothing.

“He spent a long time on his dressing because it was a formal party.”

“The ritual of morning dressing was, for the Victorian gentleman, a structured affair involving multiple layers and specific accessories.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Cooking American English

n. a mixture of bread, herbs, and other ingredients used to fill meat before cooking.

n. a seasoned mixture of ingredients, such as breadcrumbs and herbs, used to stuff poultry or vegetables.

“We always have turkey with herb dressing for our holiday dinner.”

“The traditional Thanksgiving dressing was prepared with cornbread, sage, and celery, then baked until the top was perfectly crisp.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Science Technical

n. material like fertilizer that is spread over soil to help plants grow.

n. the application of manure, compost, or chemical fertilizers to the surface of the soil.

“The gardener applied a top dressing of compost to the flower beds.”

“A nitrogen-rich top dressing was applied to the wheat fields in early spring to stimulate vigorous vegetative growth before the flowering stage.”