adj
marinara
Marinara (adj) means Made with a simple tomato-based sauce. Example: “We ordered spaghetti marinara for dinner.”
adj
1
Made with a simple tomato-based sauce.
"We ordered spaghetti marinara for dinner."
noun
1
A tomato-based sauce, typically with garlic, onions and herbs, used with pasta.
"She simmered a pot of marinara for the lasagne."
"Dip the mozzarella sticks in warm marinara."
How to use marinara
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA classic red tomato sauce, usually meatless, used on pasta or as a dip.
Common pairings
marinara sauce
pasta marinara
jar of marinara
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Word forms
- Plural
- marinaras
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Etymology
From Italian alla marinara, literally "sailor style," describing simple, quickly made sauces sailors could prepare.
Rhymes for marinara
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What does “marinara” mean?
The word “marinara” means made with a simple tomato-based sauce. In plain terms, a classic red tomato sauce, usually meatless, used on pasta or as a dip.
How do you use “marinara” in a sentence?
Here is “marinara” used in a sentence: “We ordered spaghetti marinara for dinner.”
What part of speech is “marinara”?
Depending on how it is used, “marinara” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “marinara” come from?
The word “marinara” comes from Italian. From Italian alla marinara, literally "sailor style," describing simple, quickly made sauces sailors could prepare.
How many meanings does “marinara” have?
“Marinara” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: made with a simple tomato-based sauce.
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