DRESSING - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
Categories: Sauce
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
a cloth covering for a wound or sore
Categories: Cloth covering
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Noun
processes in the conversion of rough hides into leather
Categories: Conversion
Meaning 4
Part of speech: Noun
the activity of getting dressed; putting on clothes
Categories: Covering
Meaning 5
Part of speech: Noun
the act of applying a bandage
Categories: Medical care, Medical aid
Synonyms
Plume, Crop, Garment, Primp, Get dressed
Antonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "dressing" comes from Middle English dressynge, which comes from Middle English dressing.
🔗 Related Words
dress – A related word in the same word family.
ing – A related word in the same word family.
dress – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Middle English was a melting pot where Germanic, French, and Latin words competed and blended.