dressing

US /ˈdres.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈdres.ɪŋ/
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1.

the action of putting on clothes

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She was still dressing when the doorbell rang.
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He finished dressing and headed out.
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attireclothinggarboutfit
2.

a sauce for salads, typically made of oil, vinegar, and seasonings

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She poured ranch dressing over her salad.
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I prefer a light vinaigrette dressing.
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saucevinaigrettecondimentgravytopping
3.

a mixture of seasoned bread or other food used as a stuffing for roasted poultry or other meat

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The turkey was served with a delicious herb dressing.
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My grandmother's cornbread dressing is a holiday favorite.
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stuffingfillingfarce
4.

material applied to a wound to protect it and promote healing

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The nurse changed the dressing on his arm.
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You need to keep the wound clean and apply a fresh dressing daily.
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bandagegauzeplastercompress
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