Marinade
/ˈmæ.rɪ.neɪd/noun
A seasoned liquid mixture used for soaking foods to enhance flavor and tenderness.
Did you know?The term 'marinade' comes from the Latin 'marinatus', meaning 'to preserve with salt', linking it to ancient preservation rituals at sea.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
marinatus
“preserved in the sea or with salt”
Old French
Old French
mariner
“to preserve or soak, especially in salt”
Middle English
Middle English
marinade
“a mixture for soaking, particularly for flavoring meat or fish”
Modern English
English
marinade
“a seasoned mixture used to soak food, enhancing flavor and tenderness.”