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ranch dressing

noun

: a creamy salad dressing usually containing milk or buttermilk and mayonnaise

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On a classic Domino’s pizza base, the Spicy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza features grilled chicken breast, creamy ranch dressing, smoked bacon, jalapeños, provolone (a mild Italian cow’s milk cheese), mozzarella, and a drizzle of buffalo sauce. Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025 Add diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, kidney beans, and ranch dressing mix to beef mixture; stir and bring to a simmer over medium-high. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025 Palettes of water, Gatorade, and yes, ranch dressing have already been delivered. Alec Lewis, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025 Add some hummus or ranch dressing for flavor. Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ranch dressing

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ranch dressing was in 1966

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“Ranch dressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ranch%20dressing. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.

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