Pronunciation: /ˈwɪndoʊ ˈdrɛsɪŋ/
noun a decorative display or arrangement used to enhance the appearance of something without providing any real benefit or function
A1 Window dressing is when you decorate a window with curtains or blinds.
A2 The store used window dressing to attract customers by displaying their best products.
B1 The company's financial report was criticized for being just window dressing, with no real substance.
B2 The politician's promises were seen as mere window dressing to gain votes.
C1 The CEO's focus on sustainability was not just window dressing, but a genuine commitment to social responsibility.
C2 The artist used the concept of window dressing in her latest installation to challenge perceptions of beauty and consumerism.
formal The company's annual report includes detailed financial information, not just window dressing.
informal Don't be fooled by all the window dressing in the store, the prices are still too high.
slang All that fancy artwork on the walls is just window dressing to distract from the real issues.
figurative His promises of change were just window dressing, he had no intention of following through.
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