marinate
verb (used with object)
to steep (food) in a marinade.
marinating
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present participleof marinate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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In the classroom, trainees crowded around instructor Luo Duocheng as he demonstrated slicing a slab of beef, marinating it, and skewering the meat to form identical kebabs.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
This isn’t Tom Brady marinating on an Eames chair for six weeks before deciding to give football another go.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
One of my favorite uses is marinating white beans.
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2026
Do any marinating in the refrigerator, not on the countertop — it’s a myth that acidic marinades kill bacteria.
From Seattle Times ● May 27, 2024
I had fish marinating for dinner, with a salad and bread left over from the night before, so there was nothing to do there.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
