verb
- soaking food in a seasoned liquid to add flavor or tenderize it
Usage: present participle of marinate
Examples
- She is marinating the chicken in lemon juice and herbs.
- The chef spent hours marinating the beef for tomorrow’s dinner.
- Try marinating the vegetables for at least thirty minutes.
- He’s been marinating those steaks since this morning.
- Marinating the fish in wine gives it a delicate flavor.
- The recipe calls for marinating the meat overnight.