How to Use dressing in a Sentence

dressing

noun
  • The nurse cleaned the cut and applied a dressing.
  • We had turkey with dressing and potatoes for dinner.
  • And dressing means a lot to them.
    — Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Add the dressing and toss to coat.
    — Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Add warm dressing; toss to coat.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Call it high-low dressing at its coolest.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 June 2026
  • Serve warm with ranch dressing.
    — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Lemon juice adds a zesty dressing topped with fresh herbs.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
  • The bold dressing is made with olive oil, lime juice, and a bit of cayenne.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
  • In the mood for a serving of tonal dressing.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
  • The dressing can be made up to three days in advance.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
  • Add half the dressing and toss to combine.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Add to bowl with dressing, and toss well to combine.
    — Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Add the vinegar and olive oil and whisk to make the dressing.
    — Georgeanne Brennan, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
  • Toss with half of the dressing and a splash of red wine vinegar.
    — Katie Sullivan Morford, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025
  • Toss to evenly coat and help bread soak up some of the dressing.
    — Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Add the radicchio to the bowl with the dressing and toss to coat.
    — Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2022
  • Drain potatoes; add to bowl with dressing and toss to coat.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 May 2026
  • Season with salt and toss in enough dressing to slick the grains.
    — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 15 Mar. 2023
  • His dressing gown is meant to be his father’s from his youth.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
  • For dressing, place yolks in a medium bowl; mash with a fork.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2022
  • Toss with salt and pepper, then add the dressing and toss to coat.
    — David Tanis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
  • In a large bowl, toss greens with enough dressing to lightly coat.
    — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 31 Aug. 2022
  • Changed the dressing for my wounds daily.
    — Jerry McCormick, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
  • That’s when bottled ranch dressing comes in handy.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The result is a tangy, creamy dressing.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Swap in new dressings or crumbly cheeses to save your side from getting stale.
    — Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Serve with marinara sauce or ranch dressing.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
  • The dressing can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for a couple of days.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Add dressing and toss to combine.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 June 2026

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