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Definition of drippings

drippings

/ˈdrɪp.ɪŋz/
drip · pings
Plural:drippings
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drippings Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American The melted fat and savory juices that exude from meat while it is being roasted or fried, often collected in the pan to make gravy or used for cooking.

Example

"The chef whisked flour and broth directly into the warm pan drippings to prepare a rich gravy for the roast beef."

2

Liquid or melted matter, such as candle wax or paint, that has fallen in drops and accumulated on a surface.

Example

"She carefully scraped the hardened wax drippings off the antique wooden candlestick."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In American English, the plural form 'drippings' is standard for roasted meat fat and juices, whereas British English traditionally favors the singular uncountable form 'dripping'.

• Rhymes for drippings

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Drippings. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/drippings
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