greasier; greasiest
1
2
: 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
Recent Examples on the Web
Considerations Before Getting Started Vinegar is a natural cleaner that makes easy work of cutting through tough greasy messes, but it shouldn’t be combined with other cleaners like bleach, hydrogen peroxide, rubbing alcohol, or ammonia.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
The menu was a list of greasy-spoon breakfasts and gut-bomb lunches.
—Michael Deeds
updated May 14, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2026
The product is not greasy, once applied, the feel of the hair is dry and soft.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 11 May 2026
Cleaning greasy pot lids promptly prevents stubborn residue from setting in and keeps your cookware looking its best.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for greasy
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
The menu was a list of greasy-spoon breakfasts and gut-bomb lunches.
—Michael Deeds
updated May 14, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2026
The product is not greasy, once applied, the feel of the hair is dry and soft.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 11 May 2026
Cleaning greasy pot lids promptly prevents stubborn residue from setting in and keeps your cookware looking its best.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for greasy
Cite this Entry
“Greasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greasy. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
