ˈdresɪŋ n. 1 in senses of
DRESS v. 2 a an
accompaniment to salads, usu. a
mixture of
oil with other ingredients; a
sauce or
seasoning (French dressing). b US
stuffing. 3 a a
bandage for a wound. b
ointment etc. used to dress a wound. 4 size or stiffening used to
finish fabrics. 5
compost etc.
spread over land (a top dressing of peat). ødressing-case a case containing toiletries etc. dressing-down colloq. a scolding; a
severe reprimand. dressing-gown a
loose usu. belted
robe worn over nightwear or
while resting. dressing-room 1 a
room for changing
the clothes etc. in a
theatre, sports-ground, etc. 2 a
small room attached to a
bedroom, containing clothes. dressing-station
esp.
Mil. a
place for giving
emergency treatment to wounded
people. dressing-table a
table with a
mirror, drawers,
etc., used while applying make-up etc.