Pronunciation: /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/

Definitions of dressing

noun a sauce or seasoning for food, especially a salad

Example Sentences

A1 I like to put salad dressing on my vegetables.

A2 She spilled the salad dressing on her shirt.

B1 The dressing for the salad was made with olive oil and vinegar.

B2 The chef created a delicious dressing to accompany the main course.

C1 The dressing room was filled with costumes and props for the actors.

C2 The interior designer chose a luxurious silk dressing for the windows.

verb present participle of dress, to prepare or adorn something in a particular way

Example Sentences

A1 She is dressing her baby in a cute outfit.

A2 He enjoys dressing up as his favorite superhero for Halloween.

B1 I need to learn how to properly dress a wound in case of an emergency.

B2 The actor was dressing for his role in the historical drama.

C1 The stylist was dressing the model in the latest designer clothes for the fashion show.

C2 The chef was dressing the salad with a delicious vinaigrette before serving it to the guests.

Examples of dressing in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared a vinaigrette dressing to accompany the salad.

informal I like my salad with extra ranch dressing on the side.

slang She always puts on a killer dressing to impress at parties.

figurative His extravagant lifestyle is just a dressing for his insecurities.

Grammatical Forms of dressing

past tense

dressed

plural

dressings

comparative

more dressed

superlative

most dressed

present tense

dresses

future tense

will dress

perfect tense

have dressed

continuous tense

is dressing

singular

dressing

positive degree

dressed

infinitive

to dress

gerund

dressing

participle

dressing

Origin and Evolution of dressing

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'dressing' originated from the Old French word 'drecier' which means to arrange or set in order.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of arranging things in order, the word 'dressing' evolved to also refer to the act of putting on clothes or preparing food with seasonings. Over time, it has come to encompass a wide range of meanings including the act of adding toppings to salads or the act of treating wounds with bandages.