dripping

noun

drip·​ping ˈdri-piŋ 

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

At the time the paintings were made, the cave entrance would have been open to humans and animals – and indeed, the skulls of bear, elk and other fossilized bones are scattered within, entombed in calcite drippings. —Matthew Carey, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025

Transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon, reserving drippings in Dutch oven. —Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025

Add the bell peppers and onion to the bacon drippings and saute them until tender and lightly golden, 7 to 9 minutes. —The Know, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025

Using a slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to a medium bowl. Cook Brussels Sprouts In the same skillet cook and stir Brussels sprouts in drippings until browned and tender, 6 minutes. —Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing dripping

• dripping/soaking/sopping wet

Rhymes for dripping

• chipping
• clipping
• dipping
• flipping
• gripping
• nipping
• ripping
• shipping
• sipping
• skipping
• slipping
• snipping