marinated
adjectiveUK /ˈmærɪneɪtɪd/
US /ˈmærəneɪtɪd/
Soaked in a tasty liquid for a while to make food softer and yummier.
The marinated chicken tasted sweet and juicy.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Having been soaked in a liquid mixture of oil, herbs, and spices before cooking.
She grilled the marinated vegetables for dinner.
3. Left to sit in a flavorful liquid so the taste goes all the way through.
The marinated olives were a hit at the party.
4. Prepared by soaking in a marinade, often for meat or fish.
We bought marinated beef for the barbecue.