marinade

//ˌmær.ɪˈneɪd//
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Noun

marinadeSingular
marinadesPlural
1

A savory liquid mixture, typically containing oil, vinegar, herbs, and spices, in which food is soaked to add flavor or tenderize it before cooking.

I prepared a marinade with olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs for the chicken.

Synonym

Verb

marinadeInfinitive
marinadePresent tense
marinadedPast tense
marinadedPast participle
marinadingPresent participle
marinadesThird-person singular
1

To soak food in a marinade to enhance its flavor or tenderness.

I like to marinade the chicken overnight to make it more tender.