dressing
- noun
- /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/
- Top Rules of Winter Dressing
- dressing room
Going to the castle, having a Butler wait on you, dressing, thinking more of yourself.
- Going to the castle, having a Butler wait on you, dressing, thinking more of yourself.
- But reality is, dressing well is a skill.
- He was left-handed, he was distracted, did he had flamboyant ways of dressing.
Examples
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Dressing appropriately places you in the frame of mind to work productively.
Blog text (16) -
Dressing for the occasion can help make a good impression at the interview.
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Winter Dressing for Women
Blog text (16) -
BACKSTAGE - DRESSING ROOM: Pandemonium!
Fiction book (1999) -
DRESSING ROOM - HALLWAY CLOSE ON TESS WEINHAUS wearing "I love German Shepherds" sweatshirt, standing beside various trinkets.
Fiction book (1999) -
FRAN AND BELLA, FINISHING DRESSING.
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Dressing in comfortable pajamas is her favorite way to relax after a long day at school.
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He took his time dressing for the party to ensure he looked his best.
Synonyms
To dress and get ready, especially before going out
Compounds
A cold sauce like oil and vinegar or ranch that adds flavor to fresh vegetables
A long loose robe you wear over night clothes before getting dressed or while relaxing at home
- Informal
An action that makes something look better than it really is to hide problems
A thin sauce for salad made with oil, vinegar, garlic, and herbs like oregano
A creamy sauce for salads and sandwiches made from mayonnaise, horseradish, onion, and ketchup
- Informal
A severe scolding from someone in charge, often in front of other people
A creamy sauce for salads and sandwiches made from mayonnaise and chopped pickles
A salad sauce that mixes oil and vinegar with mashed anchovies to make it salty
A salad dressing made from equal parts mayonnaise and vinaigrette with garlic and cheese
- Specialized
A clean pad of cotton or gauze that covers a wound after surgery to protect it
- Specialized
A thin layer of compost or fertilizer spread on top of soil to help plants grow without mixing it in
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Dressing comes from the verb dress, which meant 'to put on clothes' or 'arrange appearance'. So dressing is simply the act of putting on clothes.