marinade
Translation
marinade
Examples
He prepared a spicy marinade for the chicken.
He prepared a spicy marinade for the chicken.
Leave the meat in the marinade overnight.
Leave the meat in the marinade overnight.
Grammar Patterns
a/the marinade a sauce for marinating The marinade is a mix of soy sauce and ginger.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sauce, dressing, brine.
Etymology
From French 'marinade', from 'mariner' (to pickle in brine), related to the sea ('marin') and salt water.
Memory Tips
A 'marinade' is the liquid mixture you use 'to marinate' food. The '-ade' suffix is common in food/drink words (e.g., lemonade).