greasier; greasiest
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: containing an unusual amount of grease
greasy food
Examples of greasy in a Sentence
My doctor told me to avoid greasy food.
that wet tarmac road is greasy enough to send the car into a skid
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If the cabinets are heavily soiled or sticky from a greasy film, add 1/2 teaspoon of dishwashing liquid.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
Deep Clean Rags and Mop Heads Over time, rags and mop heads can develop greasy or oily buildup caused by residue from cleaning agents that regular washing won’t eliminate.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Protect cabinets with polish or wax that acts as a barrier to the greasy film.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
And the greasy buildup on a dirty stovetop makes your home a prime candidate for a kitchen fire.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
Deep Clean Rags and Mop Heads Over time, rags and mop heads can develop greasy or oily buildup caused by residue from cleaning agents that regular washing won’t eliminate.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Protect cabinets with polish or wax that acts as a barrier to the greasy film.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
And the greasy buildup on a dirty stovetop makes your home a prime candidate for a kitchen fire.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for greasy
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“Greasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greasy. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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