Definitions

1. verb

to soak food, typically meat, in a seasoned liquid before cooking

“She decided to marinate the steak in a mixture of olive oil, herbs, and spices before grilling it.”

2. verb

to steep or soak something in a liquid

“The tea leaves were marinated in hot water for several minutes to release their flavor.”

3. noun

the process of soaking food in a seasoned liquid

“The recipe includes a marinate time of at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.”