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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Transfer cooked bacon to a small bowl, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in Dutch oven; discard or reserve remaining drippings for another use. Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025 The idea of a sauce made from meat drippings will likely sound pretty gross for vegans and vegetarians. Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024 Add enough broth to the drippings in measuring cup to make 1 3/4 cups total liquid. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024 Add drippings mixture and cream all at once to flour mixture in saucepan, stirring until smooth. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 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 26 Jan. 2025.

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