ranch dressing

noun

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

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Flavor the coating with some ranch dressing mix, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026 Observed House made ranch dressing in squeeze bottle on cook line held on Time As A Public Health Control without a time mark. Staff Reports, Florida Times-Union, 24 Mar. 2026 That, plus distinct green (herbs) and black (pepper) flecks, made this contender feel higher-end, inspiring us to declare Trader Joe’s the best ranch dressing overall. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Feb. 2026 Sauce choices include Classic Buffalo, Honey BBQ, Sweet Asian Chile, Garlic Parmesan, Extra Hot Buffalo and Honey Pepper, along with your choice of Bleu cheese or buttermilk ranch dressing for dipping. Mike Snider, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026 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 10 May. 2026.

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