salad dressing
Americannoun
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salad dressings
plural
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of salad dressing
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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It appeared as cooking oil, frying fat, shortening, salad dressing, mayonnaise and an inconspicuous ingredient in packaged foods.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
Even before Sunday’s championship match between Spain and Argentina, there had been some clear winners at the World Cup that was co-hosted by the U.S., ranging from Cape Verde’s goalie to ranch salad dressing.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 19, 2026
The new guidelines take a much harder line on added sugars, found in everything from cookies to salad dressing and bread.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 7, 2026
A California food manufacturer is recalling thousands of cases of salad dressing distributed to major retailers over potential contamination from “foreign objects.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 19, 2025
“I made a special salad dressing for you,” said Kate.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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