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Definition of marination

marination

/ˌmær.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
mar · i · na · tion
Plural:marinations
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Adjective:marinated
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marination Lexical Profile

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1

The culinary process of soaking meat, fish, or vegetables in a seasoned, often acidic liquid before cooking in order to flavor and tenderize them.

Example

"Overnight marination in buttermilk and spices helps keep the chicken tender on the grill."

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• Rhymes for marination

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marinade
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'marinate' plus the noun suffix '-ion', ultimately tracing back to the Italian 'marinare' ('to pickle in sea-brine'), from the Latin 'marinus' ('of the sea').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Marination. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/marination
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