How to Use greasy in a Sentence

greasy

adjective

• My doctor told me to avoid greasy food.
• This strange rain left greasy black stains that wouldn't wash off.
  — TheWeek, 6 Aug. 2020
• Guys would go to a greasy deli for lunch right across the street.
  — Albert Breer, SI.com, 22 July 2019
• Because no one needs a big greasy nose.
  — Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
• Wipe down all of the greasy surfaces.
  — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
• Why is my hair greasy after one day?
  — Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
• Scrub greasy surfaces with the lemon.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
• This is why eggplant can turn greasy when fried.
  — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
• What’s the best cleaner for greasy kitchen vents?
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
• Then, dry the area and see if any greasy residue remains.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
• Who wants to deal with a greasy, slippery squeeze-tube?
  — Claire West, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
• There's no greasy residue, and a little goes a long way.
  — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
• Yes, these methods will work for any greasy type of stain.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
• My hair was slicked back at the top but didn’t appear greasy.
  — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 4 Apr. 2025
• Benjamin likes to use a mild dish soap to clean greasy kitchen vents.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
• This dive has a lot going for it, but greasy food is not one.
  — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
• The oil in the lotion will take the nasty, greasy stuff off your hands.
  — Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2020
• Leaving them in can make your hair feel heavy, greasy, or weighed down.
  — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2025
• Carousel lights flashed like wet teeth and greasy treats exhaled like hot breath.
  — Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
• And no greasy loaf pan to clean up, thanks to the lean beef and breadcrumbs.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2023
• Plus, hats and scarves can trap oil and sweat, which can lead to itchy scalps and greasy roots.
  — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 29 Jan. 2026
• Pork and chive dumplings are greasy and come with a sweet, bright red dipping sauce.
  — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 25 June 2019
• There's a lot to love about spring and summer — greasy hair is not one of them.
  — Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2023
• Don’t be shy when trimming the fat from the pork or the tacos will be too greasy.
  — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Sep. 2019
• Soapy water is her go-to for scrubbing away greasy gunk.
  — Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
• These oils can leave greasy spots and discoloration.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
• Apply the paste to the greasy spot with your fingers or a small brush.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
• Some are also likely to opt for foods that are salty, greasy and heavy.
  — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026
• Despite the vast amount of butter, the purée doesn’t taste greasy.
  — Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 4 Nov. 2020
• No one wants to eat with a fork that has stuck-on food or a plate that feels greasy to the touch.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026