Russian dressing

noun

: a dressing (as of mayonnaise or oil and vinegar) with added chili sauce, chopped pickles, or pimientos

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Spicy mayo, the color of Russian dressing, runs down the sides. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026 Mix together the apricot preserves, Russian dressing and soup mix. Arkansas Online, 12 Aug. 2025 Camino serves theirs with a side of tangy Russian dressing. Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 10 Feb. 2025 Inside this gift is Jewish Rye, sliced Corned Beef, sliced Emmentaler Swiss cheese, Zingerman’s potato chips, Coleslaw, Sauerkraut, Russian dressing, crunchy Deli Dill Pickles, nut-free Black Magic Brownie Bites. Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 The Dinty Moore with corned beef, slaw topped with Russian dressing and Noah's Double Trouble are customer favorites. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 3 Sep. 2024 It is called the Trump sandwich: Two slices of white bread, full of baloney, with Russian dressing and a small pickle. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Russian dressing was in 1900

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“Russian dressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Russian%20dressing. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

Russian dressing

noun
: a salad dressing usually containing mayonnaise and chili sauce
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