dripping

1 of 2

noun

drip·​ping ˈdri-piŋ 

: fat and juices drawn from meat during cooking

—often plural

dripping

2 of 2

present participle of drip entry 1

Examples of dripping in a Sentence

Noun

He cooked a turkey and made gravy from the drippings.

Pour the dripping from the pan.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

As the pancetta cooks, its savory, aromatic drippings become the backbone of the dish. — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026

Transfer bacon using a slotted spoon to a medium bowl lined with paper towels; remove and discard all but 2 tablespoon drippings from skillet. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 July 2026

Instead of the heated garage experience some high-rise residents enjoy, cars under the tracks are exposed to the elements and whatever drippings fall off the rails. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026

Haricots verts and shiitake mushrooms cook in bacon drippings, then get folded into a cream sauce made with garlic-and-herb cheese and a splash of white wine. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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