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dressing
noun dress·ing \ˈdre-siŋ\
: a usually seasoned mixture of liquids that is added to a salad
: special material that is used to cover a wound
: the act or process of putting on clothes
Full Definition of DRESSING
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 (as a salad) b : a seasoned mixture usually used as a stuffing (as for poultry)
3
a : material (as ointment or gauze) applied to cover a lesion or wound b : fertilizing material (as manure or compost)
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First Known Use of DRESSING
15th century
DRESSING Defined for Kids
dressing
noun dress·ing \ˈdre-siŋ\
Definition of DRESSING for Kids
1
: a sauce put on a salad
2
: a seasoned mixture used as a stuffing <turkey with dressing>
3
: material (as ointment or gauze) used to cover an injury
4
: the act of putting on clothes
Medical Dictionary
dressing
noun dress·ing \-iŋ\
Medical Definition of DRESSING
: a covering (as of ointment or gauze) applied to a lesion
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