marinade

noun

Definition of marinadenext
as in dip

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Recent Examples of marinade These products are coated in a marinade before packaging, whether they’re made by outside producers or mixed up in-house. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 2 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 All of Asadero’s beef is seasoned gently with salt, Sonora-style, to let the flavor of the meat shine, while options such as the al pastor involve a multi-day marinade made using house tepache. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026 Avoid heating up the kitchen by having a barbecue outside instead and marinating your kebabs in a spicy marinade. — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for marinade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marinade
  1. dip
  2. garnish
  3. topping
  4. seasoning
Noun
  • The dips came even after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced fresh economic sanctions against Iran and its trading partners on Monday.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Outside, the spacious balcony and its plush sofa were an open invite for a sunrise coffee, and the trail of wooden steps to the water meant pre-dinner dips in the sea were part of the daily routine.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of dip
Noun
  • Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice and garnish with an orange slice.
    — Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Rub lemon wedge lightly over rim of a rocks glass (reserve lemon wedge for garnish).
    — Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of garnish
Noun
  • Mopane worms, considered a delicacy, are caterpillars that are sun-dried and can be used as a salad topping or in sauces and stews.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • According to Starbucks, the drink features a sweet-and-tart blend of creamy mango flavors, tangy blue drizzle, whipped cream and pink and blue topping.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of topping
Noun
  • Those bits consist of the best-ever everything bagel seasoning, which is paired with a creamy sunflower dressing.
    — Anthony Todd, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Drizzle with olive oil and season with half of the seasoning mixture.
    — Sharon Lawson, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of seasoning

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