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window dressing

The correct spelling is window dressing.

How to pronounce window dressing

noun

Say it like: Win-dow- dr-ess-ing

The correct spelling is window dressing. The decorative display of retail merchandise in store windows; the goods and trimmings used in such a display. For example: "These latest modifications are mere window dressing; the same problems remain."

Usage Examples

These latest modifications are mere window dressing; the same problems remain.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The decorative display of retail merchandise in store windows; the goods and trimmings used in such a display.
  2. 2.The process, skill or task of creating such a display.
  3. 3.A means of creating a deceptively favourable impression of something or someone; something for appearance only.

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