dripping
noun
the act of something that drips.
drippings
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pluralof dripping.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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This one embraces two of the South’s most cherished cornbread traditions: a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet and bacon drippings.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
Rutte may have just been trying to flatter the notoriously narcissistic president, but Trump’s team lapped it up with the eagerness of a dog going after beef drippings.
From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2025
Make the jus: Carefully pour about 1/2 cup of the pan drippings into a medium saucepan set over low heat.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 25, 2023
Once the fish is cooked, the drippings are transformed into a delicious sauce enriched with butter and fresh dill.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 21, 2023
Sometimes they had hulled corn for breakfast, with maple syrup, and sometimes Ma fried the soft kernels in pork drippings.
From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder
