dripping

noun

drip·​ping ˈdri-piŋ How to pronounce dripping (audio)
: fat and juices drawn from meat during cooking
often used in plural

Examples of dripping in a Sentence

He cooked a turkey and made gravy from the drippings. Pour the dripping from the pan.
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Pour the drippings from the pan into a heatproof glass bowl or large measuring cup. Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024 Transfer turkey to a cutting board and onions to a serving platter; reserve drippings for gravy. Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024 Using tongs, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain, reserving drippings. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024 From seasoning skillets, to making salads sing, drippings are an all-star ingredient in kitchens throughout our region. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dripping 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dripping was in the 15th century

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“Dripping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dripping. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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