Marinara: meaning, definitions and examples

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marinara

 

[ หŒmษ›rษชหˆnษ›ษ™rษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sauce type

Marinara is a type of Italian tomato sauce made from tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and onions. It is often used as a base for pasta dishes, pizza, and a variety of other culinary creations. Marinara is characterized by its simple ingredients and bright, fresh flavors, making it a popular choice in Italian cuisine. This sauce can be enjoyed on its own or enhanced with additional ingredients like olives, capers, or wine.

Synonyms

Italian sauce, spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce

Examples of usage

  • I love spaghetti with marinara sauce.
  • The pizza was topped with marinara and mozzarella.
  • He made a delicious marinara using fresh tomatoes.
  • I dipped the breadsticks in marinara.
  • Marinara sauce is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Translations

Translations of the word "marinara" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น marinara

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคฐเคฟเคจเคพเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Marinara

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ marinara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐั€ะธะฝะฐั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ marinara

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒชใƒŠใƒผใƒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท marinara

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ marinara

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท marinara

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ๋ฆฌ๋‚˜๋ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงุฑูŠู†ุงุฑุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ marinara

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ marinara

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆตท้ฒœ้…ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ marinara

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ marinara

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐั€ะธะฝะฐั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒ แƒแƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ marinara

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ marinara

Etymology

The word 'marinara' comes from the Italian word 'marinara', which means 'sailor'. Originally, 'salsa marinara' referred to a sauce made by sailors, reflecting the maritime origins of the dish. The simple and quick preparation of the sauce was ideal for sailors, who used readily available ingredients such as tomatoes, garlic, and herbs. The sauce gained popularity in Naples, Italy, and has become a staple in Italian-American cuisine. Over time, marinara has evolved and is now widely used beyond traditional Italian dishes, appearing in various culinary practices around the world. Its versatility and ease of preparation have made it a beloved component in many foods.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,033, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.