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.
  • The cold cuts and veggies got lost in the oily dressing.
    Yadi Rodriguez, cleveland, 1 Nov. 2022
  • 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
  • In a large bowl, toss greens with enough dressing to lightly coat.
    Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 31 Aug. 2022
  • The $99 Dinner Feast, which serves eight to 10, comes with the same choice of meat and cornbread dressing, gravy and rolls.
    Dallas News, 9 Dec. 2022
  • 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
  • The passage is on the same page as the salad-dressing recipe that Wilde, 38, shared in her post on Tuesday night.
    Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 21 Oct. 2022
  • Kosher salt: Enhances the overall flavor of the dressing.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024
  • The dressing was a hit, and the pair decided to give the proceeds to charity.
    Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN, 25 Aug. 2022
  • Top turkey dressing are among the fixings rolled back to last year’s prices.
    Dallas News, 3 Nov. 2022
  • And a punchy, savory dressing for your next bowl of udon noodles.
    Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 7 Oct. 2022
  • All this prompts the question: Are four tests just window-dressing in the face of this winter surge?
    Megan Ranney, CNN, 16 Dec. 2022
  • Some claimed stuffing goes inside the turkey, and dressing goes on the side.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
  • The cabbage wilts a tiny bit under the acidic nature of the dressing, but retains some of its crunch.
    Bon Appétit, 20 Nov. 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
  • Apples Americans polled in that Campbell’s survey say one side dish tops the rest: stuffing/dressing.
    Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024

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