ranch dressing

noun

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

Examples of ranch dressing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Kimmel got in on the action, discussing the status of ranch dressing and barbecue sauce. Violet Goldstone, WWD, 25 Sep. 2024 Stir in milk, cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch dressing mix until combined. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2024 Whip up a batch of pimiento cheese, or settle for something as simple as ranch dressing and veggies. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2024 The fundamental ingredients in this recipe consist of chuck or beef roast, butter, soup or gravy flavoring mix, ranch dressing mix, and pepperoncini peppers. Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ranch dressing 

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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 12 Oct. 2024.

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