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French dressings

French dressings is the plural of French dressing.

Meaning of French dressing

Noun

French dressing (usually uncountable, plural French dressings)

  1. (usually) A mixture of vinegar, oil and other herbs or flavourings (vinaigrette).
    • CREAM CHEESE AND CUCUMBER SANDWICH: On thin slices of lightly buttered brown bread spread cream cheese; over same sprinkle chopped cucumbers that have been mixed with a little French dressing. Cover with another slice of lightly buttered brown bread.1909, Eva Greene Fuller, The Up-To-Date Sandwich Book: 400 Ways to Make a Sandwich, page 118
  2. (US, usually) A salad dressing that is a uniform viscous sauce with a tangy sweet flavor. It is generally made from vegetable oil, vinegar, ketchup (or tomato puree), water, paprika, other spices, and sweeteners.
  3. (Canada, usually) A salad dressing that is a uniform viscous sauce with a tangy sweet flavour. It is generally made from vegetable oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, water, and spices.

Questions about French dressings

What is French dressings the plural of?
French dressings is the plural of French dressing.

Words near French dressings in the dictionary

  1. French door
  2. French doors
  3. French drain
  4. French drains
  5. French dressing
  6. French dressings
  7. French drive
  8. French drives
  9. French drop
  10. French drops
  11. French endive

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