marsala

[mahr-SAH-luh]

marsala Definition

• 1. a dark, sweet, fortified wine from Sicily
• 2. a brownish-red color

Using marsala: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "marsala" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The recipe calls for a splash of marsala wine.

• Example

  She painted her bedroom walls in a warm marsala shade.

marsala Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for marsala

• wine
• color

Phrases with marsala

• chicken marsala

  an Italian-American dish made from chicken cutlets, mushrooms, and marsala wine

  Example

  He ordered the chicken marsala at the Italian restaurant.

• marsala sauce

  a sauce made from marsala wine, often served with meat dishes

  Example

  The steak was served with a delicious marsala sauce.

• marsala color

  a brownish-red color similar to the color of marsala wine

  Example

  She chose a marsala color for her bridesmaids' dresses.

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Summary: marsala in Brief

'Marsala' [mahr-SAH-luh] refers to a sweet, fortified wine from Sicily, as well as a brownish-red color. It is often used in cooking, such as in 'chicken marsala' or 'marsala sauce,' and can also be used to describe a color, as in 'marsala shade.'