Thesaurus results for DRESSINGS

dressings

noun

plural of dressing

as in plasters

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 sauces

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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Recent Examples of dressings That selection of veggies paired with multiple mini cups of colorful dressings? — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 Try adding apple cider vinegar to foods like sauces, soups, and dressings. — Sarah Bradley, Health, 8 July 2026 Red cabbage pairs especially well with acidic dressings like lemon juice or apple cider vinegar, which also helps soften its slightly bitter edge and brighten its color. — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 8 July 2026 The new salads feature more protein choices with steak and shrimp, along with new salad toppings and dressings. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026 Top with your favorite taco dressings, but the cream cheese and black beans are a must. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 June 2026 Crushed fruit vinegars have taken off as not only dressings and marinade, but also as a drinking vinegar. — ABC News, 16 June 2026 Then there was a discussion of alternate dressings. — Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2026 The company relies on derivatives from oil and gas production to manufacture its products, which includes medical dressings. — Pippa Stevens,macklin Fishman, CNBC, 24 May 2026

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Rehydration tablets, antihistamines, hydrocortisone cream, plasters and bandages, painkillers and antacids, plus insect repellent and SPF are in Hammond’s suitcase.

— Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Mahmood said the company has already raised $175,000 for the project and that his team is building a series of plasters, Bloomberg reported.

— Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025

Definition of plasters

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Also on the menu are seasoned Cajun fries and homemade sauces, including options like runner, comeback and Buffalo.

— Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
As with breakfast and lunch, Ecuadorian cuisine is the focus, with seafood being a highlight; local fish dishes are served with delicate sauces made from fruits like coconut and naranjilla.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026