O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image

macerate

/mækəreɪt/ verb · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does macerate mean?

verb

To soak or steep something, especially food, in a liquid, typically to soften or extract flavor. To treat or condition something, especially the skin, with a liquid.

Example

"The chef macerated the fruit in a mixture of sugar and liqueur to create a sweet syrup."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Etymologically related

Synonyms for macerate

Antonyms of macerate

Rhymes with macerate