: 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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Transfer onions to a platter; drizzle with drippings.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2026
Since the flavors were allowed to meld for an extended amount of braising time, the thyme, aromatic vegetables, and meat drippings really infused the sauce.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, add 1 large yellow onion, small diced, 3 celery stalks, small diced, 1 small fennel bulb, cored and small diced, and 5 garlic cloves, minced, to the pot with the chicken drippings.
—Hailee Catalano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
If your recipe calls for frying bacon, don't forget to save the drippings!
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 23 Jan. 2026
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2026
Since the flavors were allowed to meld for an extended amount of braising time, the thyme, aromatic vegetables, and meat drippings really infused the sauce.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, add 1 large yellow onion, small diced, 3 celery stalks, small diced, 1 small fennel bulb, cored and small diced, and 5 garlic cloves, minced, to the pot with the chicken drippings.
—Hailee Catalano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
If your recipe calls for frying bacon, don't forget to save the drippings!
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 23 Jan. 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 19 Feb. 2026.
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