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dressing

[ˈdrɛsɪŋ]

dressing Definition

  • 1a sauce for salads, typically one consisting of oil and vinegar mixed together with herbs or other flavorings.
  • 2the act of putting on clothes.
  • 3a bandage or covering placed on a wound.

Using dressing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dressing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I like to use balsamic dressing on my salad.

  • Example

    She was in the middle of dressing when the phone rang.

  • Example

    He changed the dressing on his wound every day.

dressing Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with dressing

  • a severe scolding or reprimand

    Example

    The boss gave him a dressing down for being late to the meeting.

  • a room where performers can change their clothes before and after a performance

    Example

    The actress was nervous as she waited in the dressing room before her big scene.

  • a table used for applying makeup and doing hair

    Example

    She sat at her dressing table and carefully applied her lipstick.

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Summary: dressing in Brief

The term 'dressing' [ˈdrɛsɪŋ] has three main meanings: a sauce for salads, the act of putting on clothes, and a bandage or covering placed on a wound. Examples include 'I like to use balsamic dressing on my salad,' 'She was in the middle of dressing when the phone rang,' and 'He changed the dressing on his wound every day.' Phrases include 'dressing down,' meaning a severe scolding, 'dressing room,' a room where performers can change their clothes, and 'dressing table,' a table used for applying makeup and doing hair.

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