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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Transfer to a bowl with a slotted spoon, reserving drippings in skillet. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 21 July 2025 Beef tallow is rendered beef fat, sometimes called beef drippings. Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 More tender than just grilling and the drippings in the foil make a nice sauce base. Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2025 Putting a pan beneath it to catch that goodness is smart, and having something in the pan to cook in those drippings is smarter still. Peter Barrett, Outside Online, 9 June 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 25 Jul. 2025.

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