: 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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Using a heat-safe spatula, toss well to coat the pecans in bacon drippings.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
People can get Vibrio by eating raw or undercooked seafood or exposing an open wound to brackish water or seafood drippings.
—Eva Flowe
june 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
And our reverence goes beyond the crispy slices of salty, smoky heaven — the drippings left behind from cooking bacon are liquid gold.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
Bring drippings to a low simmer and add remaining 4 Tbsp.
—Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
People can get Vibrio by eating raw or undercooked seafood or exposing an open wound to brackish water or seafood drippings.
—Eva Flowe
june 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
And our reverence goes beyond the crispy slices of salty, smoky heaven — the drippings left behind from cooking bacon are liquid gold.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
Bring drippings to a low simmer and add remaining 4 Tbsp.
—Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026
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 17 Jun. 2026.
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