half-and-half dressing vs dressing

dressing vs half-and-half dressing

half-and-half dressing and dressing both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
half-and-half dressing	Yes	No	No	No
dressing	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, dressing is a hypernym of half-and-half dressing; that is, dressing is a word with a broader meaning than half-and-half dressing:

half-and-half dressing: half mayonnaise and half vinaigrette seasoned with minced garlic and mashed anchovies and grated Parmesan cheese; especially good for combination salads
dressing: savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

Other hypernyms of half-and-half dressing include salad dressing.

half-and-half dressing (noun)	dressing (noun)
half mayonnaise and half vinaigrette seasoned with minced garlic and mashed anchovies and grated Parmesan cheese; especially good for combination salads	the activity of getting dressed; putting on clothes
	the act of applying a bandage
	processes in the conversion of rough hides into leather
	a cloth covering for a wound or sore
	making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure
	savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
	a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables

Difference between half-and-half dressing and dressing

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