marinade
noun/ˈmærɪneɪd/
Frequency rank: #16,455 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
a seasoned liquid mixture used to soak food before cooking to add flavor or tenderness.
Example sentence
She soaked the chicken in marinade made with lemon juice, garlic, and herbs overnight.
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