1
a
: the act or process of one who dresses
b
: an instance of such act or process
2
a
: a sauce for adding to a dish (such as a salad)
b
: a seasoned mixture usually used as a stuffing (as for poultry)
3
a
: material (such as ointment or gauze) applied to cover a lesion or wound
b
: fertilizing material (such as manure or compost)
Examples of dressing in a Sentence
We had turkey with dressing and potatoes for dinner.
The nurse cleaned the cut and applied a dressing.
Recent Examples on the Web
Avocado and corn give it plenty of substance, and the homemade dressing is an impressive and delicious addition.
Get the full recipe.
—
Nick Siano, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2025
Black pepper: Adds that quintessential fleck and kick of heat that Ceasar dressing has.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
Not to mention, earlier this week Naomi Watts also embraced the pinstriped suit for winter dressing, pairing one with a black overcoat and white Lavallière blouse while out in New York City.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 25 Jan. 2025
In 1260, Vincent of Beauvais gave instructions to travelers to use poultices (a dressing for wounds) made of oil, plants and quicksilver (mercury) to prevent and manage blisters — an all too frequent ailment experienced by pilgrims walking long distances.
—Megan Cassidy-Welch, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
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Nick Siano, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2025
Black pepper: Adds that quintessential fleck and kick of heat that Ceasar dressing has.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
Not to mention, earlier this week Naomi Watts also embraced the pinstriped suit for winter dressing, pairing one with a black overcoat and white Lavallière blouse while out in New York City.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 25 Jan. 2025
In 1260, Vincent of Beauvais gave instructions to travelers to use poultices (a dressing for wounds) made of oil, plants and quicksilver (mercury) to prevent and manage blisters — an all too frequent ailment experienced by pilgrims walking long distances.
—Megan Cassidy-Welch, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Dressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dressing. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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dressing
noun
dress·ing
ˈdres-iŋ 
1
a
: the act or process of one that dresses
b
: an instance of dressing
2
a
: a sauce for adding to a dish
b
: a seasoned mixture used as a stuffing (as for poultry) or baked and served separately
3
a
: material (as ointment or gauze) used to cover an injury
b
: fertilizing material (as manure or compost)
Medical Definition
dressing
noun
dress·ing
-iŋ
: a covering (as of ointment or gauze) applied to a lesion
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