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noun

ˈdre-siŋ How to pronounce dressing (audio)
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as in plaster
a medicated covering used to heal an injury nurses put a dressing over his cuts so they wouldn't get infected

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as in sauce
a savory fluid food used as a topping or accompaniment to a main dish tangy salad dressing that wasn't overloaded with corn syrup

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dressing

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verb

present participle of dress
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as in bandaging
to cover with a bandage first wash and then dress the wound

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as in decorating
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming let's dress up the room with some greenery for the holiday party

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as in polishing
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure dress the granite block to be used as the headstone on all four sides

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as in clothing
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes dressed the young girl in satin and lace

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as in costuming
to put on one's best or formal clothes we don't usually dress for dinner

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as in growing
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care dress the beans by applying fertilizer once a week

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Recent Examples of dressing
Noun
Femininity is being fully embraced, with a more expressive approach to dressing that feels confident, sensual and unapologetically feminine. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 Brown handbags are being framed as a warmer alternative to the standard black bag, while tonal dressing extends the palette across entire outfits. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
There are six of us dressing as Roller Derby girls from Whip It. — Lizzie Hyman, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026 But even dressing impeccably can introduce its own set of questions. — Morgan Sullivan, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dressing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressing
  1. plaster
  2. sauce
  3. bandaging
  4. decorating
  5. polishing
  6. clothing
  7. costuming
  8. growing
Noun
  • The white Carrara marble bathrooms are memorably chic, and above each bed there’s a delightful plaster wall relief of magnolia flowers.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Two bright, airy levels showcase gleaming white marble floors and Venetian plaster walls paired with Swarovski crystal chandeliers and exotic alligator and stingray leather accents, plus scenic views of Lake Washington and the Seattle skyline.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2026
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  • Starters include lamb lollipops and baked oysters, while entrées range from scallops with saffron risotto and olive tapenade to an 18-ounce ribeye topped with sauces including béarnaise or apple-horseradish cream.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Gather the edges of the foil and shape it around the salmon to create a lip and prevent the sauce from leaking.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of sauce
Verb
  • The video also shows officers bandaging the woman's wound after she was shot in the parking lot.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • In theory, these shocks are supposed to fade, and the greater good is served by merely bandaging the complaints of lower-income groups until the headline metrics herald an apparent return to normalcy.
    — Gene Ludwig, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
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  • The same phenomenon applies to minimalist interiors in independent coffee shops, all-neutral home decorating schemes and the uniformity of facial features and bodies on screen.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Think portable instead of permanent Some of the most useful renter-friendly ideas aren’t about decorating at all.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of decorating
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  • The Duchess of Edinburgh even got hands-on experience shaping and polishing a quartz gemstone.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Before Bay Area readers start polishing their debate trophies, remember these studies are conversation starters, not final verdicts.
    — James Ward, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of polishing
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  • His work finds a means of using technology, engineering, and performance to ask what a garment might be capable of beyond simply clothing the body.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Not feeding the hungry, not tending to the sick, not clothing the naked, not welcoming the refugee.
    — Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026
Definition of clothing
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  • The custom-fit suit is a near-torture device of costuming that severely limits my ability to move.
    — Kyle Maclachlan, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The series also won honors for its production design, cinematography, editing, costuming, and directing.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of costuming
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  • China has deployed troops alongside Russian forces for a large multinational military exercise that Moscow says incorporates lessons from the war in Ukraine, including the growing role of drones, electronic warfare and unmanned ground systems.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Some experts point to worsening public health since the 2008 financial crisis, citing factors such as growing obesity, long hospital waiting times, the cost-of-living crisis and other social causes.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 4 Oct. 2026
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“Dressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressing. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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