greasy

Example Sentences

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Greasy, salty, chewy and—as Richard Wilbur wrote of the potato—“beautiful only to hunger,” they simply taste good.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Greasy pizza boxes, food-stained paper plates or napkins, and coffee filters and grounds can all go into your compost bin.

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2023

A: Greasy residues are inevitable in any kitchen used for cooking rather than reheating ready-made meals.

From Washington Post • Dec. 9, 2022

The track "Greasy Frybread" is full of inside references like the Harjo-penned lines, "Sofkee on the burner/ Hokte hokte head-turner."

From Salon • Aug. 3, 2022

Greasy bits dripped down and sizzled on the coals.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat