French dressing

noun

, (often lowercase)

1. salad dressing prepared chiefly from oil, vinegar, and seasonings.
2. a creamy and often sweet dressing, usually orange in color.

French dressing

noun

1. a salad dressing made from oil and vinegar with seasonings; vinaigrette

Word History and Origins

Origin of French dressing¹

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85