window dressing
ˈwɪndoʊ ˈdrɛsɪŋ
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Definition of window dressing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
deceptionshowy misrepresentation to hide something unpleasant
  • The report was criticized as mere window dressing.
camouflage pretense
2.
retaildecorative display in a store window
  • The new window dressing attracted many shoppers during the holiday season.
display showcase
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Images of window dressing

  • window dressing: decorative display in a store window
    decorative display in a store window

Expressions with window

close the window onv.
shut a window to block air or noise
Please close the window on your way out to keep the noise down.
do some window shoppingv.
look at things in stores without buying them
We like to do some window shopping on weekends.
window of opportunityn.
limited time period to achieve something
The window of opportunity to invest in the project closes next week.
miss the windowv.
fail to seize an opportunity
She missed the window to invest in the company.
out of the windowadv.
no longer considered or used
All our plans went out of the window.
out the windowadv.
no longer considered or used
All our plans went out the window when it started raining.

Expressions with dressing

power dressingn.
style of clothing meant to convey authority and competence
She adopted power dressing for her important business meeting.
lose the dressing roomv.
lose the respect and trust of players
The coach lost the dressing room after consecutive defeats.
dressing roomn.
room for changing clothes
She went to the dressing room to try on the new outfit.
Italian dressingn.
oil and vinegar based salad dressing with herbs and spices
She topped her salad with Italian dressing for extra flavor.
blue cheese dressingn.
creamy dressing with crumbled blue cheese
He prefers his wings with blue cheese dressing.
dressing mirrorn.
large mirror for full-body reflection
She checked her outfit in the dressing mirror.
dressing tablen.
table equipped with mirrors and drawers for grooming
She sat at the dressing table applying her makeup.
ranch dressingn.
creamy salad dressing with herbs and spices
She topped her salad with ranch dressing for extra flavor.
Russian dressingn.
salad dressing with mayonnaise and ketchup
She topped her salad with Russian dressing.
salad dressingn.
creamy sauce for salad, often mayonnaise based
He prefers creamy salad dressing on his coleslaw.

Terms related to window dressing

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
dresscharadecover-updeceptionillusionmasksmokescreensubterfugeadornmentarrangementdecorationexhibition

Examples of window dressing in a sentence

  • His promises turned out to be window dressing without real action.
  • The artist designed the window dressing for the boutique.
  • Window dressing can significantly boost a store's appeal.

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  1. French:poudre aux yeux, décoration de vitrine, ...
  2. German:Schönfärberei, Schaufensterdekoration, ...
  3. Italian:fumo negli occhi, allestimento della vetrina, ...
  4. Spanish:maquillaje, decoración de escaparate, ...
  5. Portuguese:fachada, vitrine decorativa, ...
  6. Chinese:粉饰, 橱窗装饰, ...
  7. Japanese:見せかけ, ウィンドウドレッシング, ...
  8. Arabic:تجميل ظاهري, تزيين الواجهة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַצָּג שָׁוְא, תְּצוּגַת חַלּוֹן רַאֲוָה, ...
  10. Russian:показуха, оформление витрины, ...
  11. Ukrainian:прикриття, вітринне оформлення, ...
  12. Hindi:दिखावा, विंडो ड्रेसिंग, ...
window-dressing
ˈwɪndoʊ ˈdrɛsɪŋ

Definition of window-dressing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
figurativeRareactions or changes made only to improve appearance without real effectRare
  • Critics called the proposed reforms mere window-dressing before the election.
2.
commerceRaredecorative display of goods in a shop window to attract buyersRare
  • The new window-dressing helped the small boutique draw in more customers.

Adjective

1.
decorationRaresuperficial or decorative without real substanceRare
  • The report was just window-dressing information.
cosmetic superficial
2.
appearanceRareintended to create a favorable impressionRare
  • His apology seemed like window-dressing words.
cosmetic decorative superficial
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Origin of window-dressing

English, window (wind eye) + dressing (decorating)

Terms related to window-dressing

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
dressdressingwindowappearancedecorativeillusoryinsubstantialshallowsurfaceveneerdisplayillusion

Examples of window-dressing in a sentence

  • Fresh paint was just window-dressing; the building still had serious structural faults.
  • For spring, the window-dressing featured pastel scarves and a wall of tulips.
  • They refreshed the window-dressing overnight to promote the weekend sale.
  • The decorations were mere window-dressing for the event.
  • His promises were just window-dressing, lacking real intent.
  • The report was criticized as window-dressing statistics.

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  1. French:poudre aux yeux, de façade, ...
  2. German:Augenwischerei, oberflächlich, ...
  3. Italian:facciata, di facciata, ...
  4. Spanish:maquillaje, aparente, ...
  5. Portuguese:fachada, decorativo, ...
  6. Chinese:门面文章, 装饰性的, ...
  7. Japanese:見せかけ, 見せかけの, ...
  8. Arabic:تَجْميل, زُخْرُفِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:צַעֲדֵי קוֹסְמֵטִיקָה, קִשּׁוּטִי, ...
  10. Russian:показуха, декоративный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:показуха, декоративний, ...
  12. Hindi:दिखावा, सतही, ...
window-dress
ˈwɪndəʊ drɛs

Definition of window-dress - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
improve appearancemake something appear better than it is, often deceptively
  • They window-dressed the financial report to attract investors.
beautify embellish enhance
2.
shop decorationdecorate a shop's window to attract customers
  • They hired an expert to window-dress for the holiday season.
adorn decorate embellish
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Origin of window-dress

English, window + dress (to decorate)

Terms related to window-dress

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
dresswindowappearappearancebetterdeceptivelyimprovemakepresentationseemattractdisplay

Examples of window-dress in a sentence

  • He attempted to window-dress his resume to get the job.
  • The store decided to window-dress for the spring collection.
  • They learned how to window-dress during the workshop.

View all translations of window-dress

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  1. French:embellir, décorer la vitrine, ...
  2. German:beschönigen, dekorieren, ...
  3. Italian:abbellire, decorare la vetrina, ...
  4. Spanish:embellecer, adornar, ...
  5. Portuguese:embelezar, decorar a vitrine, ...
  6. Chinese:粉饰, 装饰橱窗, ...
  7. Japanese:見栄えを良くする, 飾る, ...
  8. Arabic:جَمَّلَ, زَيَّنَ الوَاجِهَةَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְיַיְפוֹת, לְעַצֵּב חַלּוֹן רָאוֹוֶה, ...
  10. Russian:приукрашивать, украшать витрину, ...
  11. Ukrainian:прикрасити, прикрашати вітрину, ...
  12. Hindi:बेहतर दिखाना, सजाना, ...
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