How to Use dressing in a Sentence

dressing

noun
  • The nurse cleaned the cut and applied a dressing.
  • We had turkey with dressing and potatoes for dinner.
  • Add the radicchio to the bowl with the dressing and toss to coat.
    — Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2022
  • Add the vinegar and olive oil and whisk to make the dressing.
    — Georgeanne Brennan, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
  • The cold cuts and veggies got lost in the oily dressing.
    — Yadi Rodriguez, cleveland, 1 Nov. 2022
  • Add 1/3 of the dressing to the salad and toss gently to mix.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 9 Nov. 2021
  • Brush with some of the dressing, then cut in half to create 6 to 8 wedges.
    — Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 3 June 2024
  • Drain well, transfer to the large bowl, and toss with the dressing while still warm.
    — Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2023
  • Season with salt and toss in enough dressing to slick the grains.
    — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 15 Mar. 2023
  • There’s a plaque there of Keith in the dressing rooms as well.
    — Lily Moayeri, Billboard, 26 July 2022
  • Toss with salt and pepper, then add the dressing and toss to coat.
    — David Tanis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Brush the top of the bread with 1 tablespoon of the dressing and place the bread on top of the sandwich and press down.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Opt for the smooth dark wash for day-to-night dressing or try the lighter one for weekend wear.
    — Paula Lee, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2023
  • The sauce eliminates the need for a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing.
    — Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 6 Oct. 2021
  • A touch of sour cream adds richness and subtle tang to the dressing.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 16 May 2024
  • The acidity of the tomatoes helps cut through the richness of the dressing.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Don’t miss the corn-bread dressing and the carrot soufflé.
    — Essence, 18 June 2024
  • Top the salad with the croutons and serve with extra dressing on the side.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 27 May 2022
  • For dressing, place yolks in a medium bowl; mash with a fork.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2022
  • Enjoy without the roll and heavy dressings to keep it low in carbs and healthy.
    — Women's Health, 1 May 2023
  • In a large bowl, toss greens with enough dressing to lightly coat.
    — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 31 Aug. 2022
  • The $99 Dinner Feast, which serves eight to 10, comes with the same choice of meat and cornbread dressing, gravy and rolls.
    — Dallas News, 9 Dec. 2022
  • To use this as a salad dressing, double the lemon juice and add ¼ cup olive oil.
    — chicagotribune.com, 11 Oct. 2021
  • Add the cucumbers, evenly spaced, to the greens and trout and drizzle the salad with the dressing.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Swap in new dressings or crumbly cheeses to save your side from getting stale.
    — Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Most of these meal kits come with premade sauces, dressings, and spice blends.
    — Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 3 Jan. 2025
  • No, this doesn't have anything to do with the salad dressing.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2022
  • Add a few tablespoons of the dressing plus a few pinches of flaky salt and toss to coat.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2025
  • But dopamine dressing isn't about picking a certain color, fabric or trend.
    — Alex Backus, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
  • Many have ridges, holes, or other contours that can trap the cheese, veggies, and dressing, ensuring every bite is balanced.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 May 2025

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