dripping

noun

drip·​ping ˈdri-piŋ How to pronounce dripping (audio)
Synonyms of drippingnext
: 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 bacon using a slotted spoon to a medium bowl lined with paper towels; remove and discard all but 2 tablespoon drippings from skillet. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 July 2026 Instead of the heated garage experience some high-rise residents enjoy, cars under the tracks are exposed to the elements and whatever drippings fall off the rails. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 Haricots verts and shiitake mushrooms cook in bacon drippings, then get folded into a cream sauce made with garlic-and-herb cheese and a splash of white wine. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026 People can get Vibrio by eating raw or undercooked seafood or exposing an open wound to brackish water or seafood drippings. — Eva Flowe june 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dripping

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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

Phrases Containing dripping

Rhymes for dripping

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“Dripping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dripping. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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