marinade

noun

Definition of marinadenext
as in dip

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Recent Examples of marinade Zest and juice this bright citrus to make a delicious vinaigrette for salads and roasted vegetables or a marinade for meat, poultry, fish, or tofu. — Christina Manian, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2026 Instead, use a small amount of olive or canola oil and add flavor with garlic, pepper, herbs, citrus, or a low-sodium marinade. — Lindsey Desoto, HEALTH, 20 Aug. 2026 Instead of ham, there are jarred marinated artichokes (don’t toss the marinade). — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Aug. 2026 When ready to grill, remove the tofu from the marinade and thread on the bamboo skewers. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for marinade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marinade
  1. dip
  2. garnish
  3. topping
  4. seasoning
Noun
  • V-necks are nothing new, but Garner’s top, with its more subtle dip than the 2010s chest-baring version, feels modern.
    — Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • That’s why these roll-ups are a staple at my own parties, plus some sort of chips with dip and, of course, drinks (a tequila neat is my go-to).
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of dip
Noun
  • Reserve several small cauliflower florets and some of the corn for garnish.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The resulting cocktail is a balanced mix of CÎROC vodka, Coca-Cola’s Fresca Peach, grenadine, fresh lime juice, a candy peach ring garnish, and a pinch of salt.
    — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of garnish
Noun
  • In Wednesday's earnings report, Salesforce said revenue for the quarter climbed 11% from a year earlier, topping estimates.
    — Jordan Novet, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The result is an uber-moist, insanely rich cake with a light and creamy topping and the perfect bite of crunch from the toffee.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of topping
Noun
  • Keeping up with this routine will keep both your seasonings and your food tasting fresh.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Simply prepare a simple mixture of ground meat and seasonings, roll into small meatballs, place in a skillet and cover with a wonton wrapper.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of seasoning

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“Marinade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marinade. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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