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 The restaurant makes its ranch dressings and salsas in house, prepares fresh toppings daily and uses fresh beef and never-frozen buns. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026 Best Substitutes For Dressings And Sauces Lemon juice also makes an excellent substitute for white vinegar in dressings and slaws. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 July 2026 Choose Sauces and Dressings Wisely Sauces and dressings add flavor and can significantly impact a dish’s nutritional profile, either positively or negatively. — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 28 July 2026 Sip this juice on its own—in moderation, given its higher natural sugar content and low fiber content—or add it to smoothies, mocktails, dressings, marinades, or sauces. — Christina Manian, Health, 21 July 2026 Nearly everything is prepared in-house, from the soups, breads, dressings, and tortillas to the daily specials. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026 Try it anywhere you might be tempted to use an anchovy or two, in dressings and sauces, braises, or, frankly, any dish involving seafood. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 July 2026 That selection of veggies paired with multiple mini cups of colorful dressings? — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 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

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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

Noun

That includes being commonly sprinkled on rice and noodle dishes, and tahini – a creamy sesame seed paste – serves as the foundation for foods like hummus, baba ghanoush, salad dressings, sauces and many desserts.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
For those who eschew sweeter dipping sauces, this is the most restrained of the bunch.

— Editors of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026