ranch dressing

noun

: a creamy salad dressing usually containing milk or buttermilk and mayonnaise

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One groom just had to have a fountain that dispensed ranch dressing. — Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026 Hillman recommends following the directions on the ranch dressing mix package but adds a touch more mayo and a little less milk. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2026 The World Cup has led to an influx of videos showing international visitors tasting ranch dressing for the first time. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026 Yes, one of the biggest American exports after this World Cup will apparently be ranch dressing. — Jon Arnold, USA Today, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ranch dressing

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First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ranch dressing was in 1966

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“Ranch dressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ranch%20dressing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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