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marinade
/ˌmær.ɪˈneɪd/
[/ˌmær.ɪˈneɪd/]
flavoring soaking liquid
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Definition
A marinade is a sauce in which meat or fish is soaked to add flavor before cooking.
Example
She left the chicken in a spicy marinade overnight so the flavors could soak deep in.
She left the chicken in a spicy marinade overnight so the flavors could soak deep in.
Etymology
From French 'marinade', from 'mariner' (to pickle in brine), from Latin 'marinus' (of the sea).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in cooking to flavor and tenderize meat, fish, or vegetables.