dressings

British

/ ˈdrɛsɪŋz /

plural noun

dressed stonework, mouldings, and carved ornaments used to form quoins, keystones, sills, and similar features

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dressings

Add it to everything from salad dressings to strawberries.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026

That selection of veggies paired with multiple mini cups of colorful dressings?

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

And don’t stop at dressings, you can add it to other sauces and dips too like chimichurri, tzatziki, tahini, pesto; the possibilities are endless.

From Salon ● May 28, 2026

"Moss harvesting probably started in Wales as far back as World War One when it was used in war dressings and continued since then," she explained.

From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2026

He wraps my feet in clean dressings, which make them feel secure.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell

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