How to Use greasy in a Sentence

greasy

adjective
  • My doctor told me to avoid greasy food.
  • This strange rain left greasy black stains that wouldn't wash off.
    — TheWeek, 6 Aug. 2020
  • Guys would go to a greasy deli for lunch right across the street.
    — Albert Breer, SI.com, 22 July 2019
  • Because no one needs a big greasy nose.
    — Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Wipe down all of the greasy surfaces.
    — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Why is my hair greasy after one day?
    — Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Scrub greasy surfaces with the lemon.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
  • This is why eggplant can turn greasy when fried.
    — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
  • What’s the best cleaner for greasy kitchen vents?
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
  • What’s the best cleaner for greasy kitchen vents?
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
  • Then, dry the area and see if any greasy residue remains.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Then, dry the area and see if any greasy residue remains.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
  • Then, dry the area and see if any greasy residue remains.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Who wants to deal with a greasy, slippery squeeze-tube?
    — Claire West, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
  • There's no greasy residue, and a little goes a long way.
    — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Yes, these methods will work for any greasy type of stain.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Yes, these methods will work for any greasy type of stain.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
  • Yes, these methods will work for any greasy type of stain.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
  • My hair was slicked back at the top but didn’t appear greasy.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Benjamin likes to use a mild dish soap to clean greasy kitchen vents.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
  • Benjamin likes to use a mild dish soap to clean greasy kitchen vents.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
  • This dive has a lot going for it, but greasy food is not one.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
  • The oil in the lotion will take the nasty, greasy stuff off your hands.
    — Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2020
  • Leaving them in can make your hair feel heavy, greasy, or weighed down.
    — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Carousel lights flashed like wet teeth and greasy treats exhaled like hot breath.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
  • And no greasy loaf pan to clean up, thanks to the lean beef and breadcrumbs.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2023
  • Plus, hats and scarves can trap oil and sweat, which can lead to itchy scalps and greasy roots.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Pork and chive dumplings are greasy and come with a sweet, bright red dipping sauce.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 25 June 2019
  • There's a lot to love about spring and summer — greasy hair is not one of them.
    — Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Don’t be shy when trimming the fat from the pork or the tacos will be too greasy.
    — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Sep. 2019

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