dressing
UK: ˈdrɛsɪŋ | US: ˈdrɛsɪŋ
n. a sauce for salads or other dishes
n. the act of putting on clothes
n. a covering or bandage applied to a wound
n. material used to stuff or prepare food (e.g., stuffing for poultry)
The word "dressing" originates from the Old French "dresser" (to arrange, prepare), which itself derives from the Latin "directiare" (to straighten or direct). The suffix "-ing" transforms the verb into a noun, indicating the result or action of dressing. Over time, "dressing" expanded from its original sense of arranging or preparing (e.g., clothing or food) to include specialized meanings like salad sauce or wound coverings, reflecting its versatile application in daily life.
She prefers a light vinaigrette dressing on her salad.
The nurse changed the dressing on his wound carefully.
Thanksgiving dinner isn’t complete without homemade stuffing dressing.
His morning routine includes dressing quickly for work.
The chef demonstrated the proper way of dressing a turkey.