dripping

noun

drip·​ping ˈdri-piŋ How to pronounce dripping (audio)
: 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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Add brown sugar, mustard, black pepper, remaining 1/2 cup vinegar, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt to reserved drippings in skillet; cook over medium, stirring often and scraping up any browned bits, until mixture is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 3 June 2025 Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings in the skillet, and save remaining drippings for another use. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 3 June 2025 When the drippings in the skillet are shimmering-hot, add the pasta mixture. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025 Add olive oil if needed to make 3 Tbsp. of drippings. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dripping

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dripping was in the 15th century

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“Dripping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dripping. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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