: fat and juices drawn from meat during cooking
—often used in plural
Examples of dripping in a Sentence
He cooked a turkey and made gravy from the drippings.
Pour the dripping from the pan.
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Now let the drippings sit for a minute, allowing the fat to naturally separate from the rest of the drippings.
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Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
The kernels are cooked in the reserved drippings, then the rest of the bacon is crumbled over the popcorn.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2024
Appliances Sticky spills in the fridge, grease drippings in the oven, oil spatters on the stovetop, and hard water stains inside the dishwasher happen daily.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
Also, grease, juices and turkey drippings can coat your drain and solidify, which leads to serious clogs.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
The kernels are cooked in the reserved drippings, then the rest of the bacon is crumbled over the popcorn.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2024
Appliances Sticky spills in the fridge, grease drippings in the oven, oil spatters on the stovetop, and hard water stains inside the dishwasher happen daily.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
Also, grease, juices and turkey drippings can coat your drain and solidify, which leads to serious clogs.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for dripping
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“Dripping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dripping. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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