noun

marinade

marinade

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.

a/the marinade a sauce for marinating The marinade is a mix of soy sauce and ginger.

Synonyms: sauce, dressing, brine.

From French 'marinade', from 'mariner' (to pickle in brine), related to the sea ('marin') and salt water.

A 'marinade' is the liquid mixture you use 'to marinate' food. The '-ade' suffix is common in food/drink words (e.g., lemonade).

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