marinate

verb

mar·i·nate ˈmer-ə-ˌnāt

ˈma-rə-

marinated; marinating

Synonyms of marinate next

transitive verb

: to steep (food such as meat, fish, or vegetables) in a marinade

… fillet of beef, marinated in rice wine with tamarind, cardamom and vegetable pilaf.—

Matthew Fort

The immense variety of salads, marinated vegetables and beans, frittatas and little tarts that appear on Italian antipasto tables and Spanish tapas bars also provide ideas for this approach.—

Susan Jane Cheney

often : to coat or cover (food) with herbs, spices, etc. and let rest before cooking or serving

… a new-fangled brochette of shrimp marinated in spices and skewered with sweet, creamy chunks of date. —

William Grimes

… herb-marinated cashew cheese served with garnishes like olives, honey and dates. —

Florence Fabricant

… had the genius idea to fill a tender crust with thinly sliced lemons marinated in sugar. —

Monica Micahel Willis

intransitive verb

: to become marinated

Have rabbit cleaned and cut into small serving pieces. Place in bowl. Pour burgundy over it. Allow to marinate for 6 hours.—

Maria Lo Pinto

Ceviche, a Peruvian appetizer also popular in the Caribbean and Central America, is prepared by combining bite-size pieces of raw fish with lime or lemon juice and allowing the mixture to marinate overnight in the refrigerator.—

Bon Appetit

marination

ˌmer-ə-ˈnā-shən

ˌma-rə-

noun

Examples of marinate in a Sentence

The recipe says that you should marinate the chicken overnight. The chicken should be allowed to marinate overnight.

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Kapadia’s film isn’t concerned with dramatic arcs and surprising reveals, opting more to marinate, even stew, in its poetic, multi-hued visuals that are reflective of the mood swings of the city as well as its inhabitants. —

Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024 Although this recipe assembles quickly, do allow an additional hour and 45 minutes for the tomatoes to marinate in a delicious red-wine vinaigrette. —

Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024 For the most flavor, marinate the turkey wings at least overnight. —

Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2024 Serve, without draining marinating liquid, and garnish with fresh dill or parsley. —

Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for marinate