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dressings

British  
/ ˈdrɛsɪŋz /

plural noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Is it any wonder that a city that favors make-believe would take to a holiday that inspires elaborate set dressings and creative costumes, the latter a chance to take on a role other than ourselves?

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Medical applications include wound dressings, drug delivery systems, and resorbable implants or sutures that slowly degrade inside the body.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026

He noted that jalapenos were used in only two of its dressings, and nowhere else on the menu.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026

Taylor Farms also expanded its produce offerings this year, launching a protein-forward line with whey protein in its dressings and dips, along with more cheese and crunchy toppings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026

“They’ve given me stronger medicine to help your breathing. And fresh dressings for your feet.”

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell

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