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Dressing (Noun)

Processes in the conversion of rough hides into leather.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type.

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

A classic green salad typically includes lettuce, tomatoes, and a tangy dressing made from vinegar and oil.
Some prefer creamy dressings on their pasta salad, while others opt for lighter vinaigrettes.
Many restaurant salad bars offer a variety of savory dressings for patrons to drizzle over their fresh vegetables.
Store-bought dressing is often preferred over homemade by those in a hurry or with limited cooking skills.
Her homemade ranch dressing has become famous in the neighborhood, and people regularly ask her for the recipe.

A mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables.

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

The chef carefully prepared a savory dressing to fill the roasted turkey on Thanksgiving Day.
She made a delicious herb and breadcrumb dressing to stuff the bell peppers for the dinner party.
The recipe called for a mixture of sausage and cornbread dressing to be cooked inside the chicken.
The aroma of sage and onion dressing wafted from the kitchen as the family prepared for the holiday feast.
To add extra flavor to the pork chops, she rubbed them with a spicy apple and sage dressing.

A cloth covering for a wound or sore.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure.

Nouns denoting natural events.

The farmer carefully applied a dressing of compost to the soil to prepare it for planting.
A fertilizer dressing was added to the soil to improve its nutrient content.
The gardener applied a special dressing to the lawn to promote healthy growth.
A nitrogen-rich dressing was applied to the crops to increase their yield.
The agricultural expert recommended a regular dressing of manure to maintain soil fertility.