dressing
- 01 B1 Intermediate
a cold sauce, usually made of oil and vinegar, that you pour over salad.
a seasoned liquid, typically a vinaigrette or creamy sauce, used to flavour salads.
Simple“She made a simple dressing with olive oil, lemon, and a little salt.”
In context“The chef recommended a light balsamic dressing to complement the bitterness of the arugula without overpowering the delicate goat cheese.”
Synonymssaucevinaigrette - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
a protective covering or bandage put on a cut or wound to help it heal.
a sterile covering applied directly to a wound to promote healing and protect it from infection.
Simple“The nurse changed the dressing on his arm every morning.”
In context“The surgeon applied a non-stick dressing to the incision site to ensure the wound remained sterile during the initial recovery phase.”
- 03 B1 Intermediate
the act of putting on your clothes.
the process or act of attiring oneself in clothing.
Simple“He spent a long time on his dressing because it was a formal party.”
In context“The ritual of morning dressing was, for the Victorian gentleman, a structured affair involving multiple layers and specific accessories.”
Synonyms - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
a mixture of bread, herbs, and other ingredients used to fill meat before cooking.
a seasoned mixture of ingredients, such as breadcrumbs and herbs, used to stuff poultry or vegetables.
Simple“We always have turkey with herb dressing for our holiday dinner.”
In context“The traditional Thanksgiving dressing was prepared with cornbread, sage, and celery, then baked until the top was perfectly crisp.”
- 05 C2 Proficiency
material like fertilizer that is spread over soil to help plants grow.
the application of manure, compost, or chemical fertilizers to the surface of the soil.
Simple“The gardener applied a top dressing of compost to the flower beds.”
In context“A nitrogen-rich top dressing was applied to the wheat fields in early spring to stimulate vigorous vegetative growth before the flowering stage.”
Synonyms
Usage dressing room
From Middle English dressing, dressinge, dressynge, equivalent to dress + -ing.
From Middle English dressynge, dressande, equivalent to dress + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.