marinade

noun

Definition of marinadenext
as in dip

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Recent Examples of marinade When ready, remove the chicken from the marinade and dredge each piece in the flour mixture. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026 Place wings on oiled grates over unlit side of grill, leaving excess marinade in bowl. — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026 Slice the meat very thinly—freeze it for 15 minutes to make slicing easier, or buy pre-sliced beef at a Korean grocery store—so the marinade works quickly. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026 Molli Voraotsady, the chef, was up late Saturday night chopping the mushrooms and making the marinade for the pork filling. — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for marinade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marinade
  1. dip
  2. garnish
  3. topping
  4. seasoning
Noun
  • That’s because the upper-level low-pressure area is causing a kink in the jet stream, which leads to a dip known as a trough.
    — Jamie Ross, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Offer to make a veggie tray and dip or a vegetable side dish for holiday gatherings.
    — Patricia Neligan, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of dip
Noun
  • From smoky, spirit-forward drinks to warming spices and frightening garnishes, cocktails in October have a little extra mystery.
    — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Pieces of fish are hand sliced to the ideal thickness and length, and beautifully adorned with garnishes that dazzle the eye and strategically heighten every bite.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of garnish
Noun
  • The nutty pecan and cinnamon-sugar topping adds an extra crunch and sweetness, making these muffins ideal for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the filling is very bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of topping
Noun
  • Combined with soy sauce and sake, mirin makes a silky tare (seasoning base) for ramen or, when reduced until syrupy, a lip-smacking teriyaki sauce.
    — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Pie filling comes pre-sweetened and spiced, so swapping it into a recipe that calls for plain puree will throw off the sugar, salt and seasoning.
    — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of seasoning

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