Drippings Meaning in English

word · lemma: dripping

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Definition

Drippings are the fat and juices that come out of meat as it cooks, especially in the oven. They are often used to make sauces or gravy.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used in cooking, especially with roasted meats like beef or chicken. Often appears in phrases like 'beef drippings' or 'turkey drippings.' Not typically used for vegetable or fish juices. Formal in recipes, rare in casual speech except for traditional dishes.

• Spanish: jugos (de carne) - grasa (de carne asada)
• Portuguese (BR): gordura (de carne assada) - suco (da carne)
• Portuguese (PT): gordura (de carne assada) - molho (da carne)
• Chinese (Simplified): 肉汁 - 油脂（烹饪时从肉中流出的）
• Chinese (Traditional): 肉汁 - 油脂（烹飪時從肉中流出的）
• Hindi: मांस का रस - मांस की चर्बी
• Arabic: دهن (من اللحم المشوي) - عصارة اللحم
• Bengali: মাংসের চর্বি ও রস
• Russian: жир и соки (от мяса) - вытопки
• Japanese: 肉汁
• Vietnamese: nước thịt chảy ra
• Korean: 고기 육즙 - 드리핑(요리)
• Turkish: et suyu - yağ (pismiş etten)
• Urdu: گوشت کا رس اور چکنائی
• Indonesian: lemak dan sari daging

Example Sentences

Pour the drippings into a bowl to make gravy.

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People use drippings to add flavor to vegetables.

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The chef saved the drippings from the roast beef.

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Try putting a bit of beef drippings on toast—it's delicious!

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Baste the chicken with the drippings every 20 minutes for juicy meat.

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Grandma always made the best gravy from turkey drippings.

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