marinade

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noun

mar·​i·​nade ˌmer-ə-ˈnād How to pronounce marinade (audio)
ˌma-rə-
: a savory usually acidic sauce in which meat, fish, or a vegetable is soaked to enrich its flavor or to tenderize it

marinade

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verb

marinaded; marinading

Examples of marinade in a Sentence

Noun a variety of spicy marinades
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
This all-purpose summery sauce is used in a handful of recipes throughout the Via Carota book, both as a marinade (like for the chicken) and as a vinaigrette (for the recipe below). Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024 However, unlike a marinade, the purpose of brine is to add balance, not flavor. Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2024 Once the flame dies down, add reserved marinade, bring to a boil, and reduce halfway (to about 1 ½ cups), about 12 minutes. Adriene Rathbun, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2024 Give the greens and marinade a good stir, then cover and place in the refrigerator for about 2 hours. Florence O'Connor, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2023 From tangy marinades to savory glazes, these signature sauces elevate the dining experience, proving that healthy eating need not compromise on taste. Kyle Russell, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024 Wipe the marinade off the chicken and place the chicken on the grill skin side up. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024 Total Time: 5 hours serves: 4-6 Ingredients ½ cup plain whole yogurt 1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 (3-3½ pound) whole chicken Directions Make the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together yogurt, garlic, vinegar, paprika, red pepper flakes and salt. Ian Knauer, WSJ, 4 Jan. 2024 When ready to cook, remove the chicken from the marinade and remove as much of the excess marinade as possible. Kathy Mooreand, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 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 Studies show that using an acidic rub or marinade shortens grilling time and reduces carcinogens. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 27 May 2023 Add meat and marinade to a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat, and brown on all sides. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 24 Jan. 2022 Cover and set aside at room temperature to marinade for one hour, or refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Wendy Hu, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2021 Add the chicken to a ziplock bag and pour the Char Siu marinade over the chicken. Mei Lin, Robb Report, 6 July 2021 Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and add to marinade. Laura Rege, Good Housekeeping, 29 June 2021 Cut the chicken into 3/8- to 3/4-inch cubes and add it to marinade. Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2020

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

French, from mariner to pickle, marinate, probably from Italian marinare

First Known Use

Noun

1725, in the meaning defined above

Verb

circa 1682, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of marinade was circa 1682

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“Marinade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marinade. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

marinade

1 of 2 noun
mar·​i·​nade ˌmar-ə-ˈnād How to pronounce marinade (audio)
: a sauce in which meat or fish is soaked to enrich its flavor

marinade

2 of 2 verb
marinaded; marinading
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