DRESSING | Definition and Meaning

Definition of Dressing

Dressing

dress·ing

Definition/Meaning

(noun)

a sauce consisting of oil and an acid such as vinegar along with herbs and spices/seasonings, added on top of a dish, especially a salad, when serving;

e.g. The salad was topped with a tangy dressing that complemented the vegetables.

(noun)

(American) a seasoned dish, usually featuring some kind of bread as the main ingredient, that is served as a stuffing for cooked poultry;

e.g. Many families have their own recipe for dressing that they serve with the turkey at a Thanksgiving dinner.

(noun)

the materials that are used to cover wound for protection, such as gauze, along with any ointments or medications applied;

e.g. The nurse applied a fresh dressing to his injury before sending him home.

(noun)

the action or process of putting on clothes of a particular type or for a particular purpose, the action or process of decorating something in a particular manner, or an instance of either of these;

e.g. They are busy with the dressing of the actress for her red carpet appearance. She is planning the dressing of the room for the event.

(verb)

putting clothes on one's (or someone else's) body, or wearing clothes of a particular type, in a specified way, or for a special purpose;

e.g. He is capable of dressing himself for the day in just a few minutes. They are all upstairs dressing for this evening's party.

(verb)

treating a wound by cleaning it and applying medicines and/or coverings to it;

e.g. It is important to clean your hands before dressing a wound to prevent infections.

(verb)

preparing a food or dish for eating, for example by cleaning it, removing extra/unnecessary parts, or adding toppings or garnishes;

e.g. He was busy dressing and seasoning the meat. A pepper grinder is useful for dressing a dish with freshly-cracked black pepper at the table.

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