marsala

noun

mar·​sa·​la mär-ˈsä-lə How to pronounce marsala (audio)
variants often Marsala
: a fortified Sicilian wine that varies from dry to sweet and is often used in cooking

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This summery twist on the decadent Italian dessert swaps out espresso and marsala for homemade berry syrup and fruit liqueur. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 23 June 2026 Dinner options include sea bass and tenderloin marsala. — Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026 Indulge on classics like chicken marsala, spaghetti carbonara, and eggplant parm. — Farideh Sadeghin, Wired News, 7 Nov. 2025 The menu features Italian classics such as eggplant parmigiana, mushroom marsala, and tiramisu. — Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for marsala

Word History

Etymology

Marsala, town in Sicily

First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of marsala was in 1806

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Geographical Definition

Marsala

geographical name

Mar·​sa·​la mär-ˈsä-lä How to pronounce Marsala (audio)
city and port on the Mediterranean Sea south of Trapani on the western coast of Sicily, Italy population 80,818

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