1. plural of cress; small edible plants with peppery-tasting leaves, often used in salads and sandwiches

Examples

• The sandwich was garnished with fresh cresses.
• She grew several varieties of cresses in her herb garden.
• The salad contained mixed greens and peppery cresses.
• Watercresses and other cresses add flavor to soups.
• The chef used cresses as a colorful garnish on the plate.
• Different types of cresses have varying levels of spiciness.