ranch dressing

noun

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

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That, plus distinct green (herbs) and black (pepper) flecks, made this contender feel higher-end, inspiring us to declare Trader Joe’s the best ranch dressing overall. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Feb. 2026 Sauce choices include Classic Buffalo, Honey BBQ, Sweet Asian Chile, Garlic Parmesan, Extra Hot Buffalo and Honey Pepper, along with your choice of Bleu cheese or buttermilk ranch dressing for dipping. Mike Snider, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026 Sauce choices include Classic Buffalo, Honey BBQ, Sweet Asian Chile, Garlic Parmesan, Extra Hot Buffalo and Honey Pepper, along with your choice of Bleu cheese or buttermilk ranch dressing for dipping. Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026 And if any of you barbarians out there slather ranch dressing on your wings, there’s a special place in hell just for you. Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ranch dressing

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 14 Feb. 2026.

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