French dressing


noun(often lowercase)
  1. salad dressing prepared chiefly from oil, vinegar, and seasonings.

  2. a creamy and often sweet dressing, usually orange in color.

Origin of French dressing

1
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Words Nearby French dressing

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How to use French dressing in a sentence

  • Just before serving pour over French dressing to which has been added one tablespoon of finely chopped chives.

    Fifty-Two Sunday Dinners | Elizabeth O. Hiller

British Dictionary definitions for French dressing

French dressing

noun
  1. a salad dressing made from oil and vinegar with seasonings; vinaigrette

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