dressing


Definition: Meaning of, dressing in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈdrɛsɪŋ /

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  1. [uncountable and countable] a mixture of liquids, usually oil and VINEGAR, that you put on SALAD or raw vegetables
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  2. [uncountable and countable] American English STUFFING ( 1)
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  3. [countable] a special piece of material used to cover and protect a wound
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dressing used in phrases

  • French dressing (noun)
    1. a mixture of oil and VINEGAR that is put on SALAD s
  • Italian dressing (noun)
    1. a vinaigrette with garlic and herbs: oregano and basil and dill
  • Lorenzo dressing (noun)
    1. vinaigrette with chilli sauce and chopped watercress
  • Roquefort dressing (noun)
    1. vinaigrette containing crumbled Roquefort or blue cheese
  • Russian dressing (noun)
    1. mayonnaise with horseradish grated onion and chilli sauce or catsup; sometimes with caviar added
  • Thousand Island dressing (noun)
    1. mayonnaise with chilli sauce or catsup and minced olives and peppers and hard-cooked egg
  • anchovy dressing (noun)
    1. vinaigrette and mashed anchovies
  • bleu cheese dressing (noun)
    1. creamy dressing containing crumbled blue cheese
  • blue cheese dressing (noun)
    1. vinaigrette containing crumbled Roquefort or blue cheese
    2. creamy dressing containing crumbled blue cheese
  • cross dressing (noun)
    1. the practice of adopting the clothes or the manner or the sexual role of the opposite sex
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