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Marinade

🇬🇧 UK //ˈmæ.rɪ.neɪd// 🇺🇸 US //ˈmɛr.ɪ.neɪd//

Meaning of Marinade

A seasoned liquid used for soaking food to enhance flavor before cooking.

In simple words: A flavored liquid used to soak food before cooking.

Marinade in a sentence

• Let the chicken sit in the marinade for at least two hours.
• I made a delicious garlic and herb marinade for the steaks.
• You can create your own marinade using vinegar and olive oil.
• The secret to her ribs is a spicy marinade she learned from her grandmother.
• Marinade can add depth to grilled vegetables as well.

How to use Marinade

Marinades are typically used for meats and vegetables. Use neutral or informal contexts when discussing recipes.

Grammar pattern

marinade + object

Memory hint

Sound like 'marry a date' - imagine dating with delicious food soaked in flavor!

Related words

Collocations with Marinade

• make a marinade
• marinade meat
• let it marinade
• spicy marinade
• herb marinade

Synonyms for Marinade

• soak
• brine
• infusion
• flavoring
• liquid seasoning

Common mistakes with Marinade

• Confusing marinade with marinade sauce, which is a typo.
• Using the word in a countable form, e.g., 'marinades' when referring to a type.
• Confusing with similar words like 'sauce' or 'dip' without considering the soaking aspect.

Frequently asked questions about Marinade

What does Marinade mean?

A flavored liquid used to soak food before cooking.

What is the definition of Marinade?

A seasoned liquid used for soaking food to enhance flavor before cooking.

How do you use Marinade in a sentence?

Let the chicken sit in the marinade for at least two hours.

Can you give another example of Marinade?

I made a delicious garlic and herb marinade for the steaks.

What are synonyms for Marinade?

Common alternatives include soak, brine, infusion, flavoring, liquid seasoning.

What words go with Marinade?

It commonly pairs with make a marinade, marinade meat, let it marinade, spicy marinade, herb marinade.

What are common mistakes when using Marinade?

Confusing marinade with marinade sauce, which is a typo. Using the word in a countable form, e.g., 'marinades' when referring to a type. Confusing with similar words like 'sauce' or 'dip' without considering the soaking aspect.

How do you pronounce Marinade?

US: //ˈmɛr.ɪ.neɪd//, UK: //ˈmæ.rɪ.neɪd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Marinade?

Marinades are typically used for meats and vegetables. Use neutral or informal contexts when discussing recipes.