dressing
/ˈdɹɛsɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: dressings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Material applied to a wound for protection or therapy.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
vật liệu được áp dụng cho vết thương để bảo vệ hoặc điều trị
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Noun
Examples
She removed Stranleigh’s coat with a dexterity that aroused his imagination. The elder woman returned with dressings and a sponge, which she placed on a chair.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A sauce, especially a cold one for salads.
Noun
Examples
I was even more excited to tailor it with a choice of dressings — blue cheese, ranch, French, Russian, Italian, creamy Italian.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dressing” mean?
Material applied to a wound for protection or therapy.
Is “dressing” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.