Pronunciation: /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/
noun a sauce or seasoning for food, especially a salad
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
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.
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.
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