marinade

[ noun mar-uh-neyd; verb mar-uh-neyd ]

noun

1. a seasoned liquid, usually of vinegar or wine with oil, herbs, spices, etc., in which meat, fish, vegetables, etc., are steeped before cooking.
2. meat, fish, vegetables, etc., steeped in it.

verb (used with object)

, mar·i·nad·ed, mar·i·nad·ing.

1. to marinate.

marinade

noun

1. a spiced liquid mixture of oil, wine, vinegar, herbs, etc, in which meat or fish is soaked before cooking
2. meat or fish soaked in this liquid

verb

1. See marinate
   a variant of marinate

Word History and Origins

Origin of marinade¹

1675–85; < French < Provençal marinado, noun use of feminine past participle of mariná to cure meat or fish in brine, verbal derivative of marin marine

Word History and Origins

Origin of marinade¹

C17: from French, from Spanish marinada, from marinar to pickle in brine, marinate

Example Sentences

Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and transfer it, along with the marinade, to the prepared baking dish.

From Washington Post

Pierce the shoulder thoroughly all over with a fork before applying the marinade.

From Outside Online

So when grilling a steak or frying chicken, while you can use fresh cloves in a marinade, it’s much easier to use powder.

From Washington Post

With the marinade still clinging to it, the chicken is then placed on a grill or grill pan, to end up boldly seasoned, moist and tender, and boasting a gorgeous deep-emerald color to boot.

From Washington Post

You can make the marinade ahead of time and keep it in the cooler—separate from your steaks until it’s time to start marinating.

From Outside Online

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From The Daily Beast

Remove the squab breasts from the marinade and place on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.

From The Daily Beast

Allows you to marinate in minutes rather than hours--the vacuum pulls open the muscle fibers to let the marinade in.

From The Daily Beast

Pour the reserved marinade and the stock into the pot, add the venison back to the pot, stir to combine, and bring to a simmer.

From The Daily Beast

Strain the marinade through a colander, reserving the liquid and reserving the bacon, vegetables, herbs, and spices separately.

From The Daily Beast

Let the grouse soak in this for three days, turning them two or three times daily, and pouring the marinade over them.

From Project Gutenberg

Dip each piece of rabbit in breadcrumbs and broil, sprinkling the pieces with the marinade.

From Project Gutenberg

Bake at 450 for 5-6 minutes or until well seared, brush plenty of the marinade over the fish.

From Project Gutenberg

Fasten it to the spit and roast it, basting frequently with the marinade strained.

From Project Gutenberg

Wipe dry, marinade in oil and lemon-juice, and broil as usual.

From Project Gutenberg

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• vinegar