ranch dressing

American  

[ranch dres-ing] / ˈræntʃ ˌdrɛs ɪŋ /

noun

1. a creamy salad dressing made with mayonnaise, buttermilk, and seasonings that typically include garlic, chives, and parsley.

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Etymology

Origin of ranch dressing

First recorded in 1960–65; developed and named by the owners of the Hidden Valley Ranch, a dude ranch in Santa Barbara County, California

Example Sentences

Her refrigerator is full of iceberg lettuce, ranch dressing and Diet Coke.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

That crust doubles as a breadstick and is meant to be dipped in XO sauce, marinara or ranch dressing.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 24, 2023

If anyone could single handedly break down the nation’s ranch dressing supply without lifting a finger, it would be Taylor Swift.

From Salon • Oct. 23, 2023

Meanwhile, they’re just slopping together these burritos for us filled with beef and Doritos and ranch dressing and whatever they can think of to put it in there.

From Slate • Sep. 8, 2023

Heather dips a french fry into her ranch dressing.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper