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Definition of: window-dressing
(win′dō·dres′ing) noun
1. The act or the art of arranging merchandise attractively in shop and store windows; also, the goods so displayed; hence, anything superficially attractive.
2. A business report that unduly stresses favorable conditions.
3. Anything added or done to make something else more attractive: The prosecution of the thieves was mere window–dressing for his campaign for governor.
—win′·dow–dress′er noun
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