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drippings Synonyms
Another word for drippings
Choosing another word for drippings depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
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.
Usage Example
"The chef whisked flour and broth directly into the warm pan dripping to prepare a rich gravy for the roast beef."
Strongest
dripping
Strong
juices
Weak
gravy
• noun (Context 2)
Liquid or melted matter, such as candle wax or paint, that has fallen in drops and accumulated on a surface.
Usage Example
"She carefully scraped the hardened wax drips off the antique wooden candlestick."
Strong
drips
droplets
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Drippings. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/drippings