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.
  • Brush with some of the dressing, then cut in half to create 6 to 8 wedges.
    Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 3 June 2024
  • Drain well, transfer to the large bowl, and toss with the dressing while still warm.
    Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2023
  • Season with salt and toss in enough dressing to slick the grains.
    Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Toss with salt and pepper, then add the dressing and toss to coat.
    David Tanis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Brush the top of the bread with 1 tablespoon of the dressing and place the bread on top of the sandwich and press down.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Opt for the smooth dark wash for day-to-night dressing or try the lighter one for weekend wear.
    Paula Lee, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2023
  • A touch of sour cream adds richness and subtle tang to the dressing.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 16 May 2024
  • Don’t miss the corn-bread dressing and the carrot soufflé.
    Essence, 18 June 2024
  • Enjoy without the roll and heavy dressings to keep it low in carbs and healthy.
    Women's Health, 1 May 2023
  • Add the cucumbers, evenly spaced, to the greens and trout and drizzle the salad with the dressing.
    G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Swap in new dressings or crumbly cheeses to save your side from getting stale.
    Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Remove the Halloumi from the grill or skillet and brush with some of the dressing.
    Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2024
  • The pies are all baked onsite, and all the dressings and condiments are also house-made.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Nov. 2023
  • Shake together; add the lettuce and pears to a salad bowl and add the dressing.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2023
  • Kosher salt: Enhances the overall flavor of the dressing.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024
  • The tangy dressing uses fresh herbs like dill, basil, mint, or chives, to add fresh flavor to each bite.
    Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2023
  • The dressing of fish sauce, lime juice, sugar and oil is bold and bright, savory with a touch of sweetness.
    Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 16 Feb. 2023
  • The screams of patients fill the hallways as dressings are changed and shrapnel removed.
    Loveday Morris, Washington Post, 20 Jan. 2024
  • The red wine vinegar dressing, heavy on the black pepper, balances the ripe fruitiness well.
    The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Swift made dressing for the chilly Midwestern night look chic in a long coat, which was bright red to match the team's colors, of course.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2023
  • Fries come as a side or with ramekins of ketchup, ranch or honey mustard dressing.
    Usa Today Network, USA TODAY, 10 July 2024
  • For more tofu sauces and dressings, check out this recipe for tofu ranch.
    Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Dopamine dressing is legit, and the sweet-yet-bold hue is one of the most fun ways to experiment.
    Avery Matera, Seventeen, 3 Feb. 2023
  • Drizzle with a make-ahead dressing and get ready for the compliments.
    Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Jennifer Lawrence gave us a master class in stylish lazy-girl dressing while out in New York City this week.
    Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Combine dressing and peas: After the lady peas are cooked, drain them and let cool.
    Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 16 July 2023
  • His head was bandaged and two huge scars on his chest and stomach were covered with fresh dressings.
    Alex Platt, CNN, 12 Sep. 2024
  • To oomph them up, make a dressing that’s heavy on salt and balsamic or apple cider vinegar, according to Nielsen.
    Caroline Tien, SELF, 13 Sep. 2024

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