marinade

1 synonym for marinade, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A flavoured liquid, often containing an acid like vinegar or citrus, that food is soaked in before cooking.

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marinate

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

A flavoured liquid, often containing an acid like vinegar or citrus, that food is soaked in before cooking.

“She mixed soy sauce, garlic and ginger into a marinade for the chicken.”

marinate

2. verb

To soak food in such a liquid; a less common variant of "marinate."

“He marinaded the vegetables overnight.”

marinate

How to use marinade

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

a spicy marinade marinade for chicken soak in a marinade

Etymology

From French marinade, built on "marine" (of the sea) plus the suffix "-ade," since early versions used seawater or brine.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “marinade” mean?

The word “marinade” means a flavoured liquid, often containing an acid like vinegar or citrus, that food is soaked in before cooking. In plain terms, the seasoned liquid you soak meat, fish or vegetables in before cooking, to add flavour and tenderness.

How do you pronounce “marinade”?

“Marinade” is pronounced marih-NAYD (/ˌmɛɹɪˈneɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “marinade” in a sentence?

Here is “marinade” used in a sentence: “She mixed soy sauce, garlic and ginger into a marinade for the chicken.”

What part of speech is “marinade”?

Depending on how it is used, “marinade” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “marinade” come from?

The word “marinade” comes from French. From French marinade, built on "marine" (of the sea) plus the suffix "-ade," since early versions used seawater or brine.

How many meanings does “marinade” have?

“Marinade” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a flavoured liquid, often containing an acid like vinegar or citrus, that food is soaked in before cooking.

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