Technically, stuffing got its name because it was stuffed inside the cavity of a turkey while it cooked, and dressing was cooked separately. Today, those who live in the south and parts of the Midwest tend to use the latter term while most other parts of the country use the former. As it turns out, in the 1850s, southerners decided using the term “stuffing” was crude and embraced “dressing”. While you may have a preference for one or the other, I think we can all agree that they’re reasonably interchangeable, regardless of how greatly this dish can vary depending on your place in the country.