dressing

dress·ing

noun \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)

Examples of DRESSING

1. We had turkey with dressing and potatoes for dinner.
2. The nurse cleaned the cut and applied a dressing.

First Known Use of DRESSING

15th century

Related to DRESSING

Synonyms

cataplasm, plaster, poultice

Related Words

balm, cream, embrocation, liniment, lotion, ointment, salve, unguent

dress·ing

noun \-iŋ\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of DRESSING

: a covering (as of ointment or gauze) applied to a lesion