ranch dressing

noun

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

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This delicious salad is packed with bold flavor thanks to smoky-spiced corn kernels and a jalapeño ranch dressing, perfectly balanced by bites of creamy avocado and crisp romaine. Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025 But, the top seller, according to Grabe, is the Buttermilk Ranch Crunch Wrap, with fried chicken, tater tots, avocado, cheddar jack, pico, BBQ sauce and buttermilk ranch dressing. Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2025 Stir together sour cream, mayonnaise, cream cheese, and ranch dressing mix in a large bowl until smooth. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 31 May 2025 Homemade ranch dressing sat at room temperature overnight and had a temperature of 74 degrees. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for ranch dressing

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

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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 5 Jul. 2025.

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