Meaning Of The Word Window-dressing

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Window-dressing Meaning

Window-dressing Definition
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What's The Definition Of Window-dressing?

window dressing in American English
the arrangement or display of goods and trimmings in a store window to attract customers
the art, act, or technique of trimming the display windows of a store

window dressing in Retail
noun: Window dressing is the design and layout of displays in store windows.

window-dressing
uncountable noun: If you refer to something as window-dressing, you are critical of it because it is done in order to create a good impression and to prevent people from realizing the real or more unpleasant nature of someone's activities.
uncountable noun: Window-dressing is the skill of arranging objects attractively in a window, especially a shop window, or the way in which they are arranged.

window-dressing in British English
noun: the ornamentation of shop windows, designed to attract customers

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