marinade
//ˌmær.ɪˈneɪd//
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.
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.