Marinade (Noun)
Meaning
Mixtures of vinegar or wine and oil with various spices and seasonings; used for soaking foods before cooking.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The recipe called for a marinade of olive oil, garlic, and herbs to be applied to the chicken before grilling.
- She mixed together a marinade of soy sauce, vinegar, and ginger to use on the salmon fillets.
- The beef was left to soak in a marinade of red wine and spices for several hours before being slow-cooked.
- To add flavor to the vegetables, she made a marinade of lemon juice, olive oil, and oregano.
- The Italian chef insisted on using a traditional marinade of balsamic vinegar and olive oil on the steak.