mar·i·nade
ˌmer-ə-ˈnād 
ˌma-rə-
: a savory usually acidic sauce in which meat, fish, or a vegetable is soaked to enrich its flavor or to tenderize it
Examples of marinade in a Sentence
Noun
a variety of spicy marinades
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2024
The chicken chain is best known for its lightly breaded chicken tenders soaked in a buttermilk marinade.
—James A. Jones Jr., Miami Herald, 30 May 2024
Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 21 July 2023
Marinate Wisely Even though brushing a marinade onto the meat won't reduce all cancer risks, marinading it for 30 minutes before grilling may still reduce some risk of carcinogens from forming, according to Karimi.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 8 June 2023
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Noun
Add unique flavors of vinegars, a spoonful of miso, a drizzle of pomegranate or grape molasses, or a splash of fruit juice to your marinades, Kochilas recommends.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2024
The chicken chain is best known for its lightly breaded chicken tenders soaked in a buttermilk marinade.
—James A. Jones Jr., Miami Herald, 30 May 2024
Verb
More than just as a sauce for pasta, use it to marinade chicken or seafood, spread on sandwiches or pizza dough, swirl into soups or toss with vegetables for an extra punch of flavor.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 21 July 2023
Marinate Wisely Even though brushing a marinade onto the meat won't reduce all cancer risks, marinading it for 30 minutes before grilling may still reduce some risk of carcinogens from forming, according to Karimi.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 8 June 2023
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“Marinade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marinade. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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mar·i·nade
ˌmar-ə-ˈnād
: a sauce in which meat or fish is soaked to enrich its flavor
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