How to Use greasy in a Sentence

greasy

adjective

• My doctor told me to avoid greasy food.
• The crispy spring rolls, were crunchy and not too greasy.
  — Shaena Montanari, The Arizona Republic, 28 Nov. 2020
• Guys would go to a greasy deli for lunch right across the street.
  — Albert Breer, SI.com, 22 July 2019
• The oil in the lotion will take the nasty, greasy stuff off your hands.
  — Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2020
• But the path from here to there is likely to be greasy.
  — Brett Owens, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022
• And no greasy loaf pan to clean up, thanks to the lean beef and breadcrumbs.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2023
• Just don’t use too much oil or the pan will feel greasy.
  — Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Jan. 2023
• So then there’s the person with a spot and greasy hair.
  — Tolly Wright, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2021
• 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
• The starch helps the oil cling to the pasta and gives the dish a perfect — not greasy — texture.
  — America's Test Kitchen, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2023
• Also, greasy roots are a thing of the past while the rest of my hair stays nice and shiny.
  — Jana Ackermann, Glamour, 26 Nov. 2024
• Desert roads that tend to be greasy wet have to be passable.
  — Pete Zimowsky, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
• The feel of the Coleman SkinSmart wasn’t greasy or sticky at all.
  — Kai Burkhardt, CNN Underscored, 20 Aug. 2020
• Despite the vast amount of butter, the purée doesn’t taste greasy.
  — Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 4 Nov. 2020
• Beer: Pour half a bottle of beer over the top of greasy grates on a warm grill.
  — Brianna Steinhilber /, NBC News, 29 June 2018
• There's a lot to love about spring and summer — greasy hair is not one of them.
  — Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2023
• This strange rain left greasy black stains that wouldn't wash off.
  — TheWeek, 6 Aug. 2020
• That greasy pizza box, if the top is good and clean, tear it off and throw it in the blue bin.
  — Joshua Emerson Smith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2021
• How to get rid of greasy hair Wash your hair less often.
  — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 5 Oct. 2023
• If your dough seems greasy, give them a quick chill (at least 30 minutes) in the fridge.
  — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2020
• Our testers loved the shine of the spray, noting their hair never felt greasy.
  — Genevieve Cepeda, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
• So light and creamy, dries with a fresh feeling, [and] not heavy or greasy at all...
  — Rachel Nussbaum, PEOPLE.com, 18 Aug. 2021
• 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 Gates Carbon Belt drive to replace the greasy chain and gear rings.
  — Cameron Martindell, WIRED, 13 June 2019
• Y’all know how greasy the range gets when frying in a skillet.
  — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 16 Jan. 2021
• Their serums feel like water and are not sticky or greasy.
  — Jessica Radlof, Glamour, 30 July 2021
• The batter was great, though: a thin layer of crunch that wasn’t too greasy.
  — Sara Murphy, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2025
• The product has a nice texture and doesn't make skin feel sticky or greasy.
  — Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 7 Mar. 2024
• Never greasy, never chalky, and always glowy, this formula works like a charm under makeup.
  — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Feb. 2025
• High-fat foods, especially fried or greasy options, take longer to digest and may cause discomfort, bloating, or acid reflux when lying down.
  — Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2025