Tenderizer
(noun)
A tool or substance used to make meat tender and easier to eat.
Origin:
Derived from the verb 'tenderize' meaning 'to make meat tender', first used in the 19th century.
Examples:
- The chef used a meat tenderizer to soften the tough steak.
- The marinade included a tenderizer to enhance the flavor of the meat.
- The butcher recommended a certain type of tenderizer for the game meat.
- The meat tenderizer hammer is a popular kitchen tool.
- She added the tenderizer to the pot roast to make it more flavorful and tender.